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Alexsandro Amaral, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Person-centred counsellor for LGBT concerns

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About Alexsandro

Alexsandro Amaral helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and issues related to LGBT life. He also supports people facing trauma, ADHD and neurodiversity, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem and big life changes. Alexsandro works in English, Spanish and Portuguese and practises in the United Kingdom.

He brings three years of practice experience and uses an integrative, person-centred stance. Sessions focus on the client's priorities and strengths rather than fitting people into one model.

Background and approach

He adapts techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when they suit the person's goals. Alexsandro pays attention to attachment and relational patterns that shape how people connect and respond to stress. He also accompanies those dealing with addiction, body image, gender dysphoria, and challenges linked to autism or ADHD, helping to build clearer routines and coping strategies.

His work is collaborative and straightforward. Conversations are practical and aim to make day-to-day life easier. Tasks between sessions are sometimes suggested to try new ways of coping.

People who prefer support in Spanish or Portuguese can use those languages. He encourages anyone curious about therapy to check the Start Therapy process and the short questionnaire to match with him if it feels like a good fit.

Focus areas and approaches

What Alexsandro works with

Everything Alexsandro lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Alexsandro is listed here; the rest shows what else Alexsandro works with.

Approaches Alexsandro lists

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

How approaches like ACT and attachment work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, low mood and problems that feel stuck by encouraging flexible actions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional reactions; it helps people notice patterns and practise different ways of relating to others and themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to the client's needs, goals and preferences. That means sessions may draw on ACT, attachment ideas or person-centred conversation depending on what the client and therapist agree will help most.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to check in from whatever environment suits them. It can also let conversations continue across distances for those living abroad. Talk with the therapist during the matching steps to confirm how sessions will be arranged and what will work best for day-to-day life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Alexsandro

What kinds of problems does Alexsandro help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, gender dysphoria and neurodiversity.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centred, collaborative style that respects the client's expertise in their own life. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used when helpful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Alexsandro has three years of professional practice experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience spans a wide range of concerns including addictions and neurodiversity.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions can be held in English, Spanish and Portuguese, allowing support in multiple languages for people from different backgrounds.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients, enabling people living abroad to access his services subject to scheduling and matching procedures.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the service at booking.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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