Alex Hayes, BACP
3 years in practice
Alex Hayes is a BACP counsellor who uses Existential therapy at the core of his work.
License and registration
- BACP
- 411489 · expires October 2026
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Alex
Alex Hayes is a BACP counsellor who uses Existential therapy at the core of his work. He combines that with practical methods so people can deal with stress, anxiety, addiction and life changes. Alex writes plainly and meets people where they are without judgement.
He draws on three years of experience across counselling centres, addiction services and independent practice. That includes work in Cape Town, Belgium and now London. This range has shaped how he responds to issues like trauma, grief, self-esteem and eating or sleeping problems.
Background and approach
Alex follows a person-centred, client-guided way of working. He aims to walk alongside people and help them find what matters to them. Sessions focus on honest conversation and manageable steps rather than jargon and tests.
His background also includes time in corporate roles before retraining after personal experience with addiction. That experience informs his approach to addictions and to concerns such as codependency, control issues and impulsivity. He aims to use practical tools people can apply between sessions.
People often seek Alex for relationship questions, intimacy and attachment issues, or help with career and life purpose. He also supports those dealing with bipolar, depression, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person’s situation.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alex lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alex names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches and how they work online
Existential therapy focuses on the big questions of meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It helps when someone feels empty, stuck or unsure about purpose by guiding honest reflection and practical decisions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, blends acceptance with committed action. It teaches skills to notice difficult thoughts and still move towards valued goals, which can help with anxiety, depression and addiction.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can be useful for intimacy problems, attachment worries and communication issues by building awareness and new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and jointly decide which methods to use. Sessions are collaborative and adapt as needs change over time.
Online therapy makes these approaches more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, emotional support between sessions and when typing feels easier than talking. Registered and accredited professionals, including the therapist, use these formats to make therapy accessible and manageable for different routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Alex work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, grief and related issues such as eating and sleeping problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Alex uses an Existential approach alongside person-centred methods and practical therapies. The work is conversational and focused on finding meaningful, manageable change.
How much experience does he have?
Alex has three years of professional practice in counselling centres, addiction settings and independent practice across several countries.
What credential does Alex hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Alex offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
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