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Alex De Ville, BACP

Alex De Ville practises a client-focused style that puts the person's experience first.

About Alex

Alex De Ville practises a client-focused style that puts the person's experience first. He uses straightforward listening and practical conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and depression. Alex believes people already have strengths they can use to move forward, and he aims to support those strengths in therapy.

With six years of experience, Alex draws on client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. He combines short-term strategies for coping with immediate symptoms and longer conversation about patterns that have shaped how someone feels.

Background and approach

This mix helps with mood, relationship concerns, self-esteem and problems with sleep or eating. Alex also supports people struggling with addictions, compassion fatigue and impulsivity. He has worked with issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.

He pays attention to how life changes and work pressures can affect mood and behaviour. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Alex’s practice uses several online formats so conversations can fit into a busy life.

People usually start with a short matching process to find a good fit. From there Alex helps set clear goals and practical steps. The emphasis stays on what the person wants to change and how to get there.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392194	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alex lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Alex names

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How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist reflects what is said and helps the person identify their own solutions, which can relieve stress and build self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, mood and sleep. CBT is useful for tackling immediate problems and developing new coping habits.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to recurring patterns and early influences that shape feelings and relationships. It helps people see why they react in certain ways and can support longer-term change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you bring, and they will decide together which methods to try. Therapy can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people talk face to face, phone sessions work well with lower bandwidth or when a camera feels too much, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Alex help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related issues such as self-esteem, sleep and eating problems.

What style of therapy does he use?

Alex combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to address both immediate symptoms and longer-standing patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is Alex based and what credential does he hold?

He works from the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Alex offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.