Alex Hayes, BACP

BACP counsellor supporting recovery and connection

BACP registered counsellor
Addiction recovery experience
Client-centred approach

About Alex Hayes

Alex Hayes is a BACP registered counsellor based in London with three years of professional experience across counselling centres, addiction treatment settings, and private practice in Cape Town, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counselling practitioners. He works from a person-centred, client-guided stance, prioritising collaboration and respect for each person’s pace and priorities. In practice he walks alongside clients to support change, offering challenge when it supports growth while maintaining a non-judgemental and humane approach.

Before retraining as a therapist Alex worked in corporate roles in London. Personal experience with addiction prompted him to relocate to Cape Town for training and to pursue a career helping others through recovery and life transitions. That lived experience informs his empathy and commitment to guiding people out of very dark places toward manageable change. Alex’s aim is to help clients identify what matters to them and to support practical steps toward those goals. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alex Hayes have?

Alex Hayes has three years of experience working in counselling centres, addiction treatment settings, and private practice.

Is Alex Hayes a licensed therapist?

Yes. Alex Hayes is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional license details are provided.

In which languages does Alex Hayes provide therapy?

Alex Hayes provides therapy in English.

Where is Alex Hayes located?

Alex Hayes is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alex Hayes as my therapist?

You can work with Alex Hayes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alex Hayes work with international clients?

Alex Hayes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alex Hayes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Alex integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a client-centred framework. ACT focuses on helping people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that get in the way of desired living. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early connection patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, helping people address abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relational challenges. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients set the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alex works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best match individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the mix of techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access support around work, family, or geographical constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with a therapist experienced in recovery and relational issues.

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