Alexsandro Amaral, BACP

Alexsandro Amaral helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. He also supports those coping with ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Alexsandro uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people make small, manageable changes.

He works in a collaborative, person-centred way. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting in front of him. He aims to build on strengths and practical skills rather than jargon or complex theory.

Alexsandro trained as a psychotherapist and holds BACP accreditation, a registration that appears on his profile. He has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and offers help in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

In sessions he may draw on cognitive behavioural techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and to build values-led action. Attachment-based ideas shape work about closeness, boundaries and long-term patterns in relationships. Existential and client-centred influences help people reflect on meaning and personal choices.

Many clients find this mix useful for everyday worries and longer-standing problems alike. Alexsandro explains options clearly and works with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs and goals.

How his approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and when life changes leave someone unsure what matters next.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical techniques to reduce unhelpful thinking and change patterns in daily life. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and problems with focus and routine.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of relating affect current relationships and intimacy. It helps people understand repeating patterns and practise different ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor a mix of methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls support face-to-face style conversations, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging can suit people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, travel or family life.