Alexandra Skan, BACP

Alexandra Skan is a fully qualified, registered member of the BACP in the United Kingdom, bringing four years of professional counselling experience alongside twelve years of focused work helping people cope with and overcome addictions and substance misuse. She is particularly passionate about supporting those affected by addictive behaviours and offers experienced guidance built on extensive practice in this area.

Alexandra works with a wide range of difficulties, including trauma and abuse, motivation and self esteem, depression and anxiety, stress, relationship and family challenges, domestic abuse, and major life changes. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she aims to create an open, comfortable space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Her therapeutic style draws on cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs. Alexandra recognises that taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, and she commits to being alongside clients throughout their journey as they work toward greater well being and more fulfilling relationships. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Approaches that inform online care

Alexandra uses evidence-informed methods to guide online work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and problematic coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, non-directive relationship where the therapist offers support and understanding to help clients explore their feelings and build self-awareness and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alexandra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and the pace of work in conversation with clients so therapy feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reach people who live at a distance, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful, supportive work through these formats while focusing on accessible, person-centered care.