Alexsandro Amaral , BACP

Alexsandro Amaral is a registered psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. He holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists and indicates alignment with recognised professional standards.

He works across a wide range of concerns including stress, depression and anxiety, addiction support, LGBTQ+ matters, trauma and abuse, and neurodiversity with particular focus on ADHD and autism. He has developed a specialism in helping people who experience difficulties with concentration, memory and maintaining focus, offering tailored strategies to improve day-to-day functioning.

Alexsandro adopts an integrative person-centred approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside elements of Transactional Analysis and Humanism. He views each person as the expert in their own story and seeks to help them identify and use their existing strengths to meet life challenges. He acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support and aims to provide an empowering, supportive therapeutic environment.

Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, he offers culturally aware care to a diverse client base and supports people navigating the complexities of living and working abroad.

Integrative approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and encourages taking meaningful action in line with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and interpersonal behaviour, working to build safer, more secure ways of relating and helping with abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT is a structured, problem-focused approach that identifies links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and other concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alexsandro works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts techniques from different models to create a tailored plan that reflects the client’s priorities and pace.

Online therapy with Alexsandro is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling around work, family and time zones. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from where the client is located, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for their journey.