Alexandra Vale

Alexandra Vale is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She helps people who feel stuck in relationships, who are coping with trauma or abuse, or who are struggling with intimacy, self-esteem and attention difficulties. Her work includes supporting people who are questioning life purpose after change or who are dealing with shame, guilt or infidelity.

Alexandra adopts a straightforward, person-focused style. She treats clients as the experts of their own stories and works collaboratively to build on existing strengths. Sessions aim to clarify patterns in relationships and attention, and to identify small, practical steps for change.

Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred conversation, and cognitive behavioural techniques. She uses attachment work to look at how early relationships shape current needs. Client-centred methods create space for people to talk through what matters to them. CBT tools are used for practical skills with mood, panic or unhelpful thinking.

Alexandra has experience helping with a wide range of concerns beyond core relationship and trauma work. These include body image, eating and food-related issues, fatherhood questions, BDSM and alternative sex cultures, and coping with disasters. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and mood problems.

Sessions are conducted in English. Alexandra notes that her style emphasises collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and book a first appointment.

How Alexandra uses attachment work, client-centred methods and CBT online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current emotional needs and patterns. Online work can use this frame to map repeating relationship dynamics, trust issues and feelings of abandonment so they are easier to talk about and practise changing.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. In sessions this means the counsellor follows the client’s lead, asks clarifying questions and helps people make sense of their priorities and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools for mood, panic and unhelpful thinking. Techniques include noticing thought patterns, testing beliefs and trying small behaviour changes between sessions to see what helps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexandra will discuss which methods suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences and will adjust the plan together as understanding grows. The client’s feedback guides whether to use more attachment exploration, conversational listening or CBT tasks.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before you book. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, keeping shorter check-ins during work breaks, or reducing travel time. Be ready to discuss practical arrangements and session length when you schedule your first appointment.