Alexis Reid-Hamilton, BACP

Alexis Reid-Hamilton uses a client-centred way of working that focuses on each person's strengths and goals. He listens with respect and helps people find practical steps to feel steadier. Alexis aims to make sessions simple and focused so parents and individuals can talk about what matters most.

He has been practising for 14 years and offers help with grief and loss, parenting worries, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. He also supports people dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Alexis pays attention to attachment issues, family of origin concerns, blended family challenges and domestic violence when these come up.

Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to work on, with short-term goals and practical suggestions when useful. He draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small steps that build momentum.

Alexis values sensitivity around guilt, shame, isolation and multicultural concerns. He encourages people to notice what is going well and to build on those strengths. His approach aims to be straightforward and humane so people can feel heard and move forward.

He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Conversations take place in English and are adapted to suit individual needs. Getting started involves a short matching process and scheduling a time that fits the person's routine.

How client-centred methods work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them make sense of their feelings, which can be useful for grief, low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and plan small steps, often useful for parenting changes or when feeling stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexis will discuss different ways of working and decide together what fits the person's goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape session length, focus and practical homework.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and messaging allows short updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.