BACP

Alex Hayes , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Alex

Alex Hayes is a BACP registered counsellor who brings three years of clinical experience from counselling centres, addiction treatment settings, and private practice across Cape Town, Belgium, and now London. He trained after leaving a corporate career and draws on his own recovery from addiction to offer empathetic, practical support to people facing similar struggles.

Alex works from a person-centred, client-guided stance, meeting people where they are and partnering with them to identify and build the changes they want. He combines warmth and non-judgemental listening with gentle challenge when it helps clients move forward. His practice addresses a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and life transitions, along with areas such as ADHD, bipolar, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and eating and sleeping problems.

He has also focused on attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink, and problems with impulsivity, infidelity, isolation, and career concerns. Alex is BACP registered - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - and offers support in English. He is not currently accepting clients.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and recovery

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and focuses on taking meaningful action in line with personal values - useful for anxiety, depression, and issues with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, and can help with abandonment, intimacy, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's own experience, offering empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore and arrive at their own solutions, which suits people seeking a supportive, non-directive space.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alex works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods are most likely to meet their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the way he works as therapy develops.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit support into daily life, offering flexibility around work, family, and location. Licensed professionals can provide effective, consistent care through these formats, helping people access therapy when in-person options are limited or when a more flexible schedule is needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Alex Hayes have?

Alex Hayes has three years of experience working in counselling centres, addiction treatment settings, and private practice.

Is Alex Hayes a licensed therapist?

Yes. Alex is BACP registered. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. No additional licence details are provided.

In which languages does Alex Hayes provide therapy?

Alex provides therapy in English.

Where is Alex Hayes located?

Alex is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alex Hayes as my therapist?

Therapy with Alex can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that Alex is not currently accepting clients.

Does Alex Hayes work with international clients?

No. Alex does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alex Hayes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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