Counsellor profile
Reuben Alexander, NCPS
Counsellor for anxiety and life changes
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment informed work
About Reuben
Counsellor Reuben Alexander is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has four years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression and coping with life changes, among other concerns. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Reuben draws on a mix of approaches to help people understand what is getting in the way and develop ways to respond differently. He talks through past experiences and current patterns. He helps people notice values and small practical steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Sessions focus on short, clear tasks as well as open conversation. Techniques include cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment work, and attachment-informed thinking. Reuben also uses emotionally-focused and client-centred ways of working to follow what each person brings to the room.
He has particular experience with ADHD, addictions and relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. Other areas he helps with include trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting concerns, and issues such as abandonment, control and guilt. The work can include looking at family of origin and fatherhood issues when relevant.
Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online counselling options button.
How Reuben uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Reuben combines several practical approaches in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and struggling to make changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It provides concrete strategies for breaking cycles such as worry, avoidance or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that develop in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions. It can help with intimacy problems, abandonment and trust issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree a way forward based on a client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a mix of longer therapy slots and briefer appointments to suit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems and depression. The profile also lists ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-informed work. Sessions include practical tasks alongside open discussion.
How much experience does he have?
Reuben has four years of practice. That is the experience level shown on his profile.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, abbreviated NCPS.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile also notes that international clients are accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific prices are not provided on the profile.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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