Alexsandro Amaral, BACP

Alexsandro Amaral is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on midlife transition concerns alongside stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship and intimacy issues. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem struggles and the practical strain of life changes. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Alexsandro holds BACP, which is recorded as his professional credential. He uses a person-centred foundation that aims to make conversations feel straightforward and respectful. From there he draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas also shape his work when relationships and connection are central to the difficulty. Alexsandro places emphasis on noticing strengths and small changes that add up over time. He keeps the work practical: setting simple goals, trying new habits between sessions, and reviewing what helps. This approach suits people who want clear steps alongside open conversation. His background includes three years of professional practice in the UK. He has experience supporting people living abroad and those navigating LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, as well as people exploring neurodiversity-related challenges such as autism and ADHD. People choosing him can expect a calm, collaborative tone and attention to cultural and language needs. To begin, readers should use the site controls to match and schedule a first session according to the therapist's process.

How therapy models fit with online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions, and it often supports work on values and small behavioural steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles, which can be handy for anxiety and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions, and it can help when intimacy, abandonment or connection worries are central.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through a person’s goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then try an approach or blend that fits. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust methods if needed.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography did not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from different locations or when living abroad. It can also make some brief check-ins or focused skill practice simpler to fit into a busy week. Registered or accredited professionals adapt exercises and homework to work well over distance, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements during the first contact.