Alexis Pass, BACP

Alexis Pass offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and life changes. She helps with parenting concerns, self-esteem, anger, career questions and neurodivergence such as ADHD. Alexis uses everyday language and a paced, non-pressured style so people can talk as much or as little as they prefer.

She has been working in mental health for 17 years and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Alexis began her studies in childcare and spent many years supporting grieving people as part of a dedicated bereavement team. Her long experience includes roles in doctors' surgeries, schools and private practice.

Alexis has a strong history of working with deaf people and is fluent in American Sign Language, which she uses when clients prefer to communicate that way. Her background means she is used to adapting how she communicates and meeting people where they are.

In sessions she focuses on listening first, then helping people identify practical steps and ways of coping. Her approach is relaxed and collaborative, with attention to what the person wants to try. People often bring specific problems such as communication difficulties, commitment worries, chronic illness or changes after separation or bereavement.

Alexis also works with people dealing with issues linked to adoption and foster care, ageing, cancer, caregiver stress, eating concerns and chronic pain. She aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to everyday life, so coping feels more manageable between sessions.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to create a space where they feel heard. The therapist follows the person's pace, reflects what they hear and helps people to clarify their own goals; this can help with anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns.

Imago Relationship Therapy looks at how past experiences shape current patterns in close relationships. It uses structured conversations to improve communication and increase understanding between partners, which can be useful for relationship strain and commitment issues.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Alexis will collaborate with each person to decide which approach, or combination of approaches, suits their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so methods can change if needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and body language, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit a short check-in into a busy day and to reflect in writing. These options help people access consistent support from wherever they are, with registered or accredited professionals and therapists available to match different schedules and communication styles.