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Alexandra Skan, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for anxiety and addiction

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Alexandra

Alexandra Skan is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and trauma. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief and intimacy-related issues. Alexandra writes plainly and listens without judgement to help people find clearer ways forward.

She brings four years of professional counselling experience alongside a longer history of work with addictions and substance misuse.

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Background and approach

That practical background means she is familiar with craving, relapse triggers and the everyday strain addiction can place on a person and their relationships. Alexandra's style is warm and interactive. Sessions are person-centred and conversational, so clients set the pace and focus.

She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful patterns and to try out different ways of thinking and acting. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections shape current reactions. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage strong emotions and ground attention when anxiety or distress feels overwhelming.

Therapy is tailored to the individual. Alexandra works with each person to agree goals and steps that fit their life. She aims to make the steps manageable, whether someone is coping with major life changes, compassion fatigue, or ongoing mood difficulties.

How therapy approaches work online

Alexandra uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT often involves simple exercises between sessions to try new behaviours and reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationships affect current responses. That can help when patterns around trust, closeness or fear of abandonment get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexandra will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree a plan together. The process is collaborative so adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when internet is limited, and chat or messaging suit quick check-ins or those who prefer not to use a camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, among others.
What is the general therapeutic style?
Sessions are warm and interactive with a person-centred focus. Conversations are guided by the client's priorities and practical tools are used to make progress.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience and longer experience working with addictions and substance misuse.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How are sessions delivered online?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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