Reuben Alexander

• Stress and anxiety
• ACT and CBT
• Attachment work

About Reuben

Reuben Alexander helps people work through stress, anxiety, sleep problems and changes in life using a mix of practical talking therapies. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based work to help people understand patterns and try different ways of coping. Reuben is registered with NCPS and has four years' experience in counselling practice in the United Kingdom.

Reuben usually starts by listening to what is causing distress now and what has shaped it in the past. He uses straightforward, conversational sessions to identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. That might include trying small experiments between sessions and learning simple techniques to manage overwhelming feelings.

He also pays attention to relationships and how these affect mood and behaviour. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early patterns influence current connections and boundaries. Emotion-focused elements are included when the work centres on difficult feelings such as grief, shame or anger.

Reuben has worked with a broad range of concerns including addiction, ADHD, intimacy issues, eating and fatherhood matters. He also supports people dealing with trauma, bereavement and life-purpose questions. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on real-life challenges rather than only talking about feelings.

Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted, and fees vary by location; the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the Talk to a counsellor online button and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking their first session.

How Reuben uses talking therapies in online sessions

Reuben draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to structure online work. ACT focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how earlier relationship patterns affect current connections and reactions. That approach can help with issues such as intimacy, fatherhood concerns and difficulties trusting others. These methods are explained in plain terms so a person can decide what fits their situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Reuben will discuss different methods and agree a plan with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments, and they may allow for shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that suits a person better.

Topics Reuben lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Sleeping disorders
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Jungian Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Reuben

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety using approaches such as CBT and ACT.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods in session.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years' experience in counselling practice in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered and where does he practise?

He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.