- Anxiety and depression
- Blended family issues
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Alex
Alex Scagliola is an AHPRA-registered counsellor with ten years' experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. He also lists blended family issues among his focus areas.
Alex keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He helps people talk through what is happening now and spot patterns that make problems worse. He uses clear tools to manage anxiety and low mood rather than long theoretical talks.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and mindfulness approaches. Those methods aim to shift unhelpful thinking and rebuild everyday routines. Alex also works with trauma-informed principles and person-centred ideas to keep the work grounded in the client's pace and priorities.
Clients who bring concerns about stepfamily stress, co-parenting tensions, or shifting household roles will find brief, focused steps to try between sessions. He talks through small changes people can make at home and ways to improve communication with partners and ex-partners where relevant.
Originally from the United States, Alex has a background in the military and now lives in Australia with his family. Outside work he enjoys bushwalking, stand-up comedy and working on the perfect brownie recipe.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and practise value-led actions between meetings.Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood, then testing those thoughts with practical experiments. Delivered remotely, CBT lends itself to short skills practice and homework that fit into daily life.
Mindfulness techniques teach basic attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These are simple to practise in brief online sessions and during regular moments at home.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try different techniques to find what helps most. That selection happens together, and can change as needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family and work commitments, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and support using practical tools between appointments. Appropriately registered therapists can adapt exercises so they are workable in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also lists blended family issues among his focus areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions practical and person-centred, using clear techniques from evidence-based approaches. The aim is to identify small, workable steps and changes to try between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has around ten years of clinical experience working with adults on common mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with AHPRA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions and how much do they cost?
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to book?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.