Alexandra Skan , BACP

Alexandra Skan is a UK-based counsellor and a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She brings four years of professional counselling experience and a deep, twelve-year background supporting people affected by addictions and substance misuse, an area she is particularly passionate about.

Her work spans 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. Alexandra aims to build an open, non-judgmental space where people can explore difficult thoughts and feelings. Her style is warm and interactive, and she treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Alexandra draws on a blend of approaches, combining cognitive-behavioural ideas with humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She collaborates with clients to create practical strategies and to strengthen insight and coping skills.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Alexandra supports people through that process, working alongside them as they address challenges and pursue greater wellbeing. She is currently accepting clients, including international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alexandra incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgmental space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work - it is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and it is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with urges related to addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Alexandra collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the style and pace of sessions as the work unfolds. This collaborative process helps shape a tailored plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to access therapists from different locations. These options support continuity of care and make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can meet individual needs.