About Alex
Alex Baldock is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and low self-esteem. He focuses on helping people find better ways to cope with life changes and regain motivation and confidence.
He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations are kept clear and focused on what matters most to the person. Alex encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
How Alex works
In the room he creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk honestly about difficult feelings. Sessions cover immediate coping skills as well as looking at patterns that keep problems repeating. He helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours in day-to-day life.
He also works on building self-esteem and motivation. This often involves setting realistic goals and breaking them into smaller tasks. Over time people can feel more in control and better able to handle stressors.
Alex holds the NCPS credential, which is noted as part of his professional standing. He offers sessions in English and practises in the United Kingdom. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make the process clear and supportive.
What Alex works with
The areas below are the ones Alex selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Alex uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches straightforward coping methods for anxiety and stress, such as breathing techniques, activity scheduling and thought monitoring. These tools are aimed at reducing distress in the moment and giving people techniques to use between sessions.Another approach targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. This involves spotting recurring thoughts and testing new ways of responding in everyday situations to build confidence and reduce avoidance. That style is useful for low self-esteem, anger and addictive behaviours because it focuses on small experiments that show things can change.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences, then try methods that suit the person’s needs. If something doesn’t feel right, adjustments are made so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports shorter, ongoing contact. These options help fit sessions around work, family commitments and travel without needing to attend in person.
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A practical next step
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