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Alexander Szendrei, BACP

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About Alexander

Alexander Szendrei is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and addiction concerns. He also supports people dealing with life changes, career pressures, parenting strains and compassion fatigue. Alexander lists work with LGBT-related issues among his focus areas.

Alexander holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom. He draws on several therapeutic approaches and keeps sessions centred on the relationship between counsellor and client.

Background and approach

Conversations are grounded and direct, with an emphasis on understanding patterns that cause pain. Alexander uses a psychodynamic perspective to look at how past experiences affect present feelings and behaviour. Sessions aim to make unhelpful thinking and behaviour clearer so people can make different choices.

He combines that exploration with client-centred listening to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques may be used when practical steps and skills are helpful. Alexander describes therapy as a collaborative process.

He works to build trust and non-judgemental acceptance from the start. People are encouraged to set goals and to check progress as therapy continues. He is fluent in English and also speaks Czech and Slovak.

With four years of experience in this setting and BACP registration, Alexander sees therapy as a way to regain connection and move forward from difficult periods.

Focus areas and approaches

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.

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

Approaches that shape online sessions and how they help

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. It helps when people struggle with trust, closeness or repeating old relationship patterns. Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work and relies on empathic listening to support someone as they find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt methods as the relationship develops. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and focused on what matters to the client.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join sessions from different locations and can make arranging regular appointments simpler. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally use a mix of talking and practical exercises to help clients apply what they learn between sessions.
Questions

Questions people ask about Alexander

What kinds of problems can be brought to sessions?

Sessions address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and many life changes. Alexander also lists additional focuses such as parenting, career pressures and body image concerns.

How does this counsellor approach therapy?

He combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic exploration and practical techniques. The aim is to notice unhelpful patterns, clarify goals and try different ways of coping.

What is Alexander's background and experience?

He has four years of experience in this practice context and brings an integrative approach that draws on several therapies. His own experience of therapy shaped his choice to work in this field.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as provided in his profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Czech and Slovak according to the profile details.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted as stated in the profile information.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What steps are involved in starting therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the counsellor's availability.

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