Alexander Szendrei, BACP

Alexander Szendrei is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who offers an integrative, humanistic approach to support people navigating difficult life moments. He trained and began his path into therapy after experiencing the benefits of therapy himself, and he places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of his work, offering compassion and non-judgment as a foundation for change. He draws on a range of approaches - including attachment-based thinking, client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioural techniques, existential ideas and narrative perspectives - to tailor the process to each person’s needs and goals.

Using a psychodynamic lens alongside these methods, Alexander explores how past experiences and early relationships influence current patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour. This helps uncover unhelpful cycles and create opportunities for meaningful change in areas such as relationships, intimacy, grief, stress and anxiety, addiction, trauma and self-esteem. He also works with issues related to family dynamics, parenting, LGBT concerns, eating and body image, career challenges and neurodiversity.

Alexander works in English, Czech and Slovak and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of a professional counselling body. With four years of practice experience, he aims to help clients regain connection with themselves and others and to navigate life transitions with greater understanding and resilience.

Integrative Approaches for Online Therapy and Support

Alexander uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and shift how they connect, which can be useful for intimacy, abandonment or long-standing relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect and the client’s own capacity for growth - it creates space for exploring self-esteem, life transitions and personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, low mood and some addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alexander works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as understanding deepens and goals evolve, keeping the client’s experience central.

Online therapy with Alexander is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work and family commitments. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals without travelling, and they allow therapy to continue through life changes or when in-person sessions are not practical.