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Alexandra Squires

Therapist · United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor focusing on practical change

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Alexandra Squires
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 153347
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Client-centred
  • CBT tools
  • Mindfulness-based

About Alexandra

Alexandra Squires is a counsellor with 11 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She offers a calm, non-judgemental presence to people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating concerns and relationship difficulties. Alexandra encourages small steps and practical changes so people can feel steadier and more confident day to day.

Her approach is grounded in talking through what matters to each person. She creates space for honest conversation about feelings, thoughts and patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps problems going and testing simple changes to improve coping and motivation.

Alexandra draws on client-centred methods to follow each person’s priorities and build stronger self-awareness. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives. Mindfulness exercises are offered to support stress management and calmer attention.

She has worked across a range of concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and caregiver stress. Alexandra has experience with chronic pain, body image and commitment or control issues too, and supports people dealing with separation and divorce.

Sessions are carried out in English and she practises according to her BACP registration. To begin, people are invited to complete an initial matching step and arrange sessions that suit their timing and needs.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and rhythm. The therapist listens, reflects and follows what matters most so people can make changes at their own pace. This approach helps when someone wants a supportive space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple experiments and practical tasks to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship worries.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through short exercises and breathing practices. It can help reduce stress and improve focus when day-to-day worries feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you decide whether to emphasise person-centred listening, CBT tasks, mindfulness practice or a blend of methods.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, reducing travel time and keeping therapy consistent when life is busy. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGender dysphoriaImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Alexandra supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship problems, as well as eating concerns and motivation issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and client-centred, with an emphasis on honest conversation and practical steps. She combines listening with tools to change unhelpful thinking and habits.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 11 years of professional practice in the United Kingdom helping people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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