Alexandra Skan , BACP

Alexandra Skan is a fully qualified, registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - working in the United Kingdom. She brings four years of professional counselling experience alongside twelve years of extensive work supporting people to cope with and overcome addictions and substance misuse, an area she feels deeply committed to.

Alexandra has developed experience across a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression and anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, domestic abuse, and major life changes. Her practice focuses on helping clients articulate their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement and on building practical strategies to move forward.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, founded on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor a treatment plan that fits each person's unique needs. Alexandra works collaboratively with clients to shape session content and goals, adapting her approach as therapy progresses.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Alexandra offers steady, supportive guidance throughout the process, aiming to help people navigate challenges and pursue a more satisfying, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alexandra commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions - it can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and fosters acceptance and empathy; it is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alexandra works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person. She will listen to goals and preferences, discuss options, and adapt techniques over time so sessions remain relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit counselling into busy schedules or to maintain continuity when travel is difficult. Working online with licensed professionals allows clients to access consistent therapeutic support from a location that suits them.