Alexander "Alex" Curran, BACP, NCPS
Experienced counsellor focused on practical change
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Alexander "Alex" Curran is a counsellor with sixteen years of experience supporting people through anxiety, depression and life changes. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works in the United Kingdom. Alex writes plainly and keeps sessions straightforward to make the first step easier for anyone feeling unsure about therapy.
He focuses on day-to-day struggles such as stress, relationships and parenting challenges. He also addresses more specific concerns like addiction, trauma and LGBT-related issues.
Background and approach
Alex aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable. In sessions he uses clear language rather than clinical terminology. Conversations centre on what the person wants to change and work towards practical steps.
He draws on approaches that help people recognise patterns, try new behaviours and build coping skills. Alex has experience supporting people through grief, career shifts, sleep and eating concerns, and emotional regulation like anger and low self-esteem. He also offers coaching-style support for rehabilitation and recovery goals when relevant.
People who prefer a relaxed, down-to-earth style may find his approach helpful. He encourages open conversation about hopes and limits and aims to create a steady, respectful space for exploring difficult topics.
What Alexander works with
Everything Alexander lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Alexander is listed here; the rest shows what else Alexander works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alexander lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Alex's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs acceptance and space to talk through feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable steps and offers practical exercises for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day focus. It can be useful when stress, rumination or racing thoughts make life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the person's goals, needs and preferences. That means trying different ways of working and checking in about what helps.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. The main practical benefits are flexibility and easier scheduling. Online sessions can fit into a lunch break, remove travel time and make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings. They also allow a slower paced check-in when someone prefers a brief conversation rather than a full in-person appointment.
Questions people ask about Alexander
What concerns does Alex commonly help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, addiction, trauma and LGBT-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is friendly and plain spoken. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on practical steps rather than jargon.
How much experience does he have?
He has sixteen years of experience in counselling and related coaching work, including supporting rehabilitation and recovery goals.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile details.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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