- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
- Blended family issues
About Alexis
Alexis Reid-Hamilton is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience. He helps people who are coping with grief, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. He also works with relationship difficulties and people processing trauma and abuse.
Alexis takes a straightforward, conversational approach. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and practical steps they can try between meetings. He uses listening and guided questioning to help people notice what works for them and where they feel stuck.
Many people see him when life changes disrupt routines or roles, such as when households merge or parenting arrangements shift. He pays attention to attachment patterns, family of origin issues and the practical strains that come with blended family arrangements. Discussions often include coping strategies for guilt, shame and isolation.
Alexis draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person's own experience central. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, achievable steps. Together these approaches shape short-term plans and reviewable goals.
Sessions are delivered in plain language and aim to be practical. He works with multicultural concerns and respects different backgrounds. People typically start by describing immediate problems, then agree small next steps to try before the next meeting.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says, so online sessions often involve open conversation and time to make sense of feelings. This approach helps with grief, relationship strain and parenting concerns by keeping the client's experience central.Motivational Interviewing is about clarifying what matters and strengthening motivation for change. Online conversations using this method can help people set realistic goals for coping with stress, low mood or the challenges of blended households.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps that can be tried quickly. In online sessions this often means agreeing one or two small actions to test between meetings and then reviewing what changed.
Finding the right blend of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, and then adapt the mix of methods based on those conversations. Clients and the therapist decide together how to proceed.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose sessions that suit their daily routine without promising a specific service.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with grief, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship strain and trauma and abuse.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a conversational, practical way using listening and guided questions to set small, achievable steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
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.