Alexandra Squires, BACP

Alexandra Squires is a counsellor who uses a warm, person-centred approach to help people struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship concerns. She has 11 years of experience working with issues such as eating difficulties, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Alexandra aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable and supported.

She focuses on creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, with a practical emphasis on small, achievable changes. This plain and steady style is intended to help people feel heard and more able to act on their goals.

Alexandra draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. She also uses client-centred ways of working to follow the person’s lead, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may run beneath current difficulties. Mindfulness exercises are sometimes introduced to help with stress and anxiety.

Her focus includes a wide range of related concerns, from attachment and abandonment worries to caregiver stress and the effects of chronic illness. Alexandra also lists ageing and geriatric issues among her areas of interest, and she can discuss older-adult concerns in sessions.

She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so people can schedule therapy to fit around their life and commitments.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Alexandra uses a mix of client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in her practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s lead to build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and tries practical experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alexandra will talk with the client about their concerns, goals and preferences, and will recommend or adapt methods collaboratively rather than imposing a single model. That makes it easier to adjust direction as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can help sessions fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins or regular weekly slots easier to manage. It also allows people to access therapy from different locations within the United Kingdom while working with a registered professional who uses practical CBT tools alongside listening and reflective work.