- Client-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement and loss
- Anxiety and depression
About Alex
Alex Storey is a counsellor who uses Client-Centred Therapy to guide her work. She places the person seeking help at the centre of each session and focuses on listening and understanding. Alex brings warmth and a direct, caring manner to conversations, helping people feel heard and respected.
Alex has four years of experience in counselling. She has supported people through bereavement and loss, anxiety and depression, and issues with bullying and isolation. She also works with relationship struggles, intimacy concerns and challenges around self-esteem.
Her practice includes helping people cope with major life changes, chronic health or caregiving stress, and difficulties linked to eating or body image. Alex also addresses concerns such as addiction, anger and communication problems in close relationships. She lists work with ADHD and bipolar among her areas of focus.
Sessions are shaped by what each person brings. Alex aims to create space for people to talk through painful events, make sense of emotions, and identify manageable next steps. She explains things plainly and keeps the pace set by the person she is supporting.
People interested in starting can expect a straightforward conversation about goals and what feels helpful. Alex encourages small, realistic changes and supports people as they try out different ways of coping. When someone is ready to begin, she looks to build a steady, respectful working relationship.
Alex has four years of experience in counselling. She has supported people through bereavement and loss, anxiety and depression, and issues with bullying and isolation. She also works with relationship struggles, intimacy concerns and challenges around self-esteem.
Her practice includes helping people cope with major life changes, chronic health or caregiving stress, and difficulties linked to eating or body image. Alex also addresses concerns such as addiction, anger and communication problems in close relationships. She lists work with ADHD and bipolar among her areas of focus.
Sessions are shaped by what each person brings. Alex aims to create space for people to talk through painful events, make sense of emotions, and identify manageable next steps. She explains things plainly and keeps the pace set by the person she is supporting.
People interested in starting can expect a straightforward conversation about goals and what feels helpful. Alex encourages small, realistic changes and supports people as they try out different ways of coping. When someone is ready to begin, she looks to build a steady, respectful working relationship.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How client-centred approaches suit online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and understood. The counsellor offers empathic listening and reflects what someone says so they can make sense of their feelings. This way of working can help with grief, anxiety, relationship worries and coping with long-term health concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide what feels most helpful. That makes the process collaborative rather than fixed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online appointments make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also help someone keep momentum between face-to-face sessions if that suits them. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can discuss practical arrangements and tailor session length or frequency to match everyday life and commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alex focus on?
Areas listed include stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship issues, plus concerns like addictions, parenting and chronic illness challenges.
What is Alex's therapeutic style?
She works from a Client-Centred Therapy approach, focusing on empathic listening and putting the person at the heart of each session.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Alex has four years of counselling experience supporting people with bereavement, anxiety, depression and related difficulties.
Where is Alex based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as the listed credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Alex?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alex?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.