Alexandra Thomas, BACP, NCPS

Alexandra Thomas trained in nursing and has worked both in hospitals and in nursing homes, a background that continues to inform her therapeutic practice. Her nursing work emphasized a holistic approach to care, and that perspective shapes how she supports people in therapy. Alexandra works in an integrative way while primarily following a person-centred approach - also known as client-centred therapy - which places the client at the centre of the therapeutic process. She will sometimes draw on aspects of other models when those elements suit a client's needs.

Alexandra completed a Level 4 qualification last April after three placements over the preceding three years. Her counselling experience includes work with adults, students, young people and women. She now maintains a private practice offering in-person appointments as well as online and telephone sessions. Alexandra holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating recognised professional membership and training within counselling. Counting earlier clinical hours from around twenty years ago, her record includes approximately nine hundred hours of therapy practice experience.

Her approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration and respect for each person's pace, blending nursing-informed holistic care with therapeutic listening and client-led problem exploration.

Person-Centred and Integrative Care Online

Alexandra primarily works from a client-centred perspective, which focuses on creating a warm, non-judgemental space where the client guides the pace and direction of therapy. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-awareness and work through issues like stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and low self-esteem in a way that respects their individual needs.

Alongside client-centred work, Alexandra uses an integrative stance, bringing in techniques from other therapeutic models when they are helpful. That flexible approach allows sessions to be tailored to practical problems such as coping with change, addiction-related issues or grief while maintaining a respectful, person-focused core.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexandra collaborates with clients to identify what feels most useful based on their goals, preferences and life circumstances, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to access care from different locations and at times that fit a busy life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.