Alex Hayes, BACP
Alex Hayes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working.
About Alex
Alex Hayes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working. He focuses on helping people make changes that matter to them, offering a supportive and non-judgemental space to talk about difficult issues. He brings three years of practice in counselling and addiction settings to his work.
His BACP credential is shown as BACP, which indicates professional registration with that body. He has worked in different countries and now practises in the United Kingdom.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He listens first, then helps people identify small, achievable steps. He will challenge unhelpful patterns when needed and help build new coping strategies for stress, anxiety and addictions.
Alex has personal experience of recovery from addiction and retrained to become a counsellor after leaving corporate roles. That journey informs how he responds to people facing shame, isolation or struggling with compulsive behaviours. Common concerns he addresses include mood difficulties like depression and bipolar, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and workplace stress.
He also offers support around attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and aspects of kink and alternative sex culture. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The practical aim is to help people find clearer direction and steadier day-to-day coping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 411489 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alex works with
Everything Alex lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alex lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Alex will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that suit their situation. He aims to be collaborative, adjusting methods as needs change rather than following a fixed plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter and for longer therapy sessions. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option and fit well into a work break. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Alex work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and many relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He adopts a person-centred, client-guided approach and combines it with practical techniques from CBT, DBT and ACT when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working in counselling centres, addiction treatment settings and independent practice.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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