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Alexsandro Amaral

Therapist

Alexsandro Amaral

BACP

United Kingdom · 3+ years of experience

Support for stress, relationships and neurodiversity

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  • Person centred
  • Practical tools
  • Multilingual

About Alexsandro

Alexsandro Amaral is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship or intimacy‑related issues. He also supports those coping with trauma, ADHD, gender dysphoria and neurodiversity concerns such as autism. He works in English, Spanish and Portuguese to better meet the needs of people from different backgrounds.

He uses an integrative, person‑centred style. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and build on their own strengths. Practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used alongside a focus on attachment and meaning. The aim is to improve concentration, manage strong emotions and make changes that feel doable.

Alexsandro treats issues related to addiction, anger, codependency and problems with communication and commitment. He also addresses body image, intimacy questions, shame or guilt, and life transitions such as separation. He offers support around BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture in a non‑judgemental way.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and has three years of professional experience. That background informs the practical, conversational approach he brings to sessions. People seeking therapy are invited to set clear goals and review progress together.

To begin, readers are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist's availability and the subscription model in use.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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How his approaches translate to online counselling

Alexsandro commonly blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment‑Based Therapy alongside client‑centred work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values, which can aid anxiety, low mood and motivation problems. Attachment work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change unhelpful ways of relating that fuel conflict or avoidant behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences. Sessions begin with discussion about what the person hopes to change and then adjust methods as progress is reviewed.

Confirming the exact session options before booking is advised, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quieter check‑ins or shorter practical sessions when needed. Many people find video or phone sessions help them stay consistent and apply tools between meetings, while multilingual support in English, Spanish and Portuguese can help when language or cultural context matters.

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Frequently asked questions

What difficulties does this counsellor commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD and issues related to neurodiversity such as autism.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

Sessions are person centred and conversational. Practical techniques from CBT and ACT are used alongside attention to attachment and personal values.

How much professional experience does he have?

He has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom supporting a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can international clients work with this counsellor?

Yes, international clients are accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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