Alexandra Skan, BACP
- Addiction recovery specialist
- Trauma and relationship support
- Accepts international clients
About Alexandra Skan
Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, stress, self-esteem and confidence, relationship and family difficulties, domestic abuse, life changes, and motivation. She works collaboratively to build an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored with sensitivity and respect. Alexandra combines cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor a plan that meets each client’s specific needs.
Recognising that starting therapy can feel daunting, Alexandra aims to accompany clients through each step of their journey with compassion and practical support. She strives to help people develop greater resilience, healthier relationships, and clearer coping strategies so they can move toward a more fulfilling life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alexandra Skan have?
Alexandra Skan has four years of professional counselling experience and twelve years of additional experience supporting people with addictions and substance misuse.
Is Alexandra Skan a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Alexandra Skan provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Alexandra Skan located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alexandra Skan as my therapist?
You can work with Alexandra Skan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alexandra Skan work with international clients?
Yes, Alexandra Skan accepts and works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alexandra Skan cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy and Support
Alexandra commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps address issues like attachment difficulties, fears of abandonment, and recurring relationship problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own pace of change, supporting self-esteem, confidence, and personal insight through a respectful therapeutic relationship. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction-related patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Alexandra works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that feel most useful, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit conversations into busy or changing schedules and to access support from different locations. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to the client’s needs to promote consistent, accessible care.