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Alexander "Alex" Curran, BACP, NCPS

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical, person-centred support for parents and carers

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Years in practice
16
Registration
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Alexander

Alexander "Alex" Curran is a counsellor with 16 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationships and parenting challenges. He works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, low in mood, or are managing addictions and trauma. Alex uses straightforward language and a calm, friendly approach to make the first steps easier.

Alex practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. He draws on several practical counselling methods to meet everyday problems rather than relying on jargon.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that people can use between meetings. His style is person-centred, meaning conversations are guided by the client’s priorities and pace. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help reframe thoughts and mindfulness-based tools to manage stress and notice how the body responds.

Solution-focused ideas are used for setting small, achievable goals. Alex commonly supports people with family difficulties, parenthood concerns, grief, relationship strain and working through past abuse or trauma. He also helps with sleep and eating difficulties, anger, career stress and coping with major life changes.

Additional areas of focus include attachment and communication problems, caregiver stress and issues around fatherhood. Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth. People who want clear actions, calm listening and a collaborative plan tend to find his way of working helpful.

If someone wants to try talking things through and build manageable steps forward, Alex offers that kind of support.

Focus areas and approaches

What Alexander works with

Everything Alexander lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alexander helps people with.

Approaches Alexander lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Alex uses talking therapies online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person in the room. It means the counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client lead the conversation, which can help clarify parenting and family concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It involves practical exercises and steps to change unhelpful thinking or routines, useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alex will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques so they match the client’s needs. That collaborative decision helps set clear, manageable aims for each session.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people work visually and closely, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging works for ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family or work life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Alexander

What kinds of concerns does Alex help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns as well as issues like addiction, trauma, grief and sleep or eating difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Alex works in a friendly, down-to-earth way and uses plain language. He keeps the pace set by the client and focuses on practical steps as well as listening.

How much experience does he have?

He has 16 years of counselling experience working with a wide range of problems including high-pressure situations and rehabilitation coaching.

What credentials and region are listed?

Alex holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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