Alex De Ville, BACP

Alex De Ville is a UK-based therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. He works from a strengths-based perspective that recognises each person as the expert in their own story and seeks to help clients draw on their existing resources to face difficult moments and pursue more satisfying lives.

Alex offers a compassionate, steady presence for those who are taking the difficult first step toward change, understanding that courage is required to begin therapy. He creates a collaborative atmosphere where goals are shaped together and progress is paced to the client’s needs. As a holder of BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he applies established therapeutic methods tailored to individual concerns.

Across areas such as relationships, addiction, bereavement, self-esteem, parenting, and coping with life changes including chronic illness or career transition, Alex combines practical strategies with reflective work to address symptoms and underlying patterns. He is available to work with clients in English and welcomes both UK-based and international clients seeking flexible support.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Alex draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive space that prioritises the client's perspective - this approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and empowering the person to explore their own values and solutions, which can be especially helpful for relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem challenges.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating-related concerns by teaching skills that can be practised between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alex works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each individual. Together they will consider the client's needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Alex is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage appointments around work or family commitments, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with registered professionals and therapists.