Alexandra Skan
BACP-registered therapist specialising in recovery
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About
Alexandra Skan is a fully qualified, registered member of the BACP in the United Kingdom with four years of professional counselling experience. She also brings twelve years of extensive experience supporting people to cope with and overcome addictions and substance misuse, an area she is particularly passionate about.
She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression and anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, domestic abuse and life transitions. Alexandra aims to create an open, comfortable and safe space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, and she treats everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Alexandra combines cognitive-behavioural, humanistic and psychodynamic approaches, tailoring conversations and the treatment plan to each person’s unique needs.
Recognising that taking the first step can feel daunting, she is committed to supporting clients throughout their therapy journey and helping them work toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 4
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Anger, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP #402440 exp 2026-04-23
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How much experience does Alexandra Skan have?
Alexandra Skan has four years of experience providing professional therapy services.
In which languages does Alexandra Skan provide therapy?
Alexandra Skan provides therapy in English.
Where is Alexandra Skan located?
Alexandra Skan is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alexandra Skan as my therapist?
You can work with Alexandra Skan through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Alexandra Skan work with international clients?
Alexandra Skan does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alexandra Skan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
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