Alex De Ville , BACP

Alex De Ville is a UK-based therapist with six years of clinical experience and BACP accreditation. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, and a wide range of relationship and family concerns. His practice also supports clients dealing with eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.

Alex takes a strengths-based stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and carries resources to draw on during difficult times. He encourages clients to build on those strengths while offering skilled guidance through moments of loss, upheaval, or chronic stress. He places particular emphasis on creating a supportive space for people from LGBT communities and for those coping with abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and issues related to end-of-life care.

Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Alex aims to make that step as manageable as possible. He combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods to help clients clarify their goals, develop coping strategies, and work toward greater emotional balance. He is accepting of new clients and welcomes international clients who prefer English-language therapy.

Approaches That Guide Online Support

Alex De Ville draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic ideas to shape online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and strengths while working through relationship and identity concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Psychodynamic therapy encourages reflection on patterns rooted in past relationships and emotions, supporting deeper insight into recurring difficulties like attachment issues or chronic interpersonal problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alex works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time, combining practical techniques with reflective work so treatment matches the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or geographical constraints, and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can deliver effective support through these formats while tailoring interactions to the individual’s preferred style of communication.