Alex Baldock
Practical counselling for stress and life change
About Alex
Alex Baldock is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, and those trying to cope with addictions or anger. Alex also supports people working on self-esteem, confidence and major life changes.
He aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable. He creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what the person needs right now and practical steps they can try between sessions. Alex uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. He talks through coping strategies, problem-solving, and ways to manage strong emotions.
The emphasis is on clear, usable tools rather than medical language. People meet him for calm, direct support that stays focused on everyday life. Sessions often include checking progress, setting small goals and reflecting on what helps.
Alex encourages pace that suits the individual and adjusts as needs change. He understands that reaching out is difficult and that change takes time. His approach is patient and steady, aimed at helping people build skills they can rely on after therapy finishes.
What Alex works with
Sessions & fees
Approaches and online options for everyday problems
Alex uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and stress. This helps people notice what makes worries grow and try different responses in safe steps.A second approach concentrates on learning clearer emotion regulation and behaviour strategies. It teaches specific skills for managing anger, coping with urges linked to addictions, and building confidence through small, repeatable actions. These methods aim to give people tools they can use day to day.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, current situation and personal preferences. That collaborative planning continues as progress is reviewed and methods are adjusted.
Online therapy here is offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual connection, phone sessions are useful when a quieter audio-only check-in is preferred, live chat can fit quick check-ins and text messaging supports shorter, ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- Experience
- 16 years
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
