Alex is passionate about working flexibly with people to assist them in better understanding their emotions and relationships, and to cultivate habits that can lead to a greater sense of personal happiness and fulfilment. Alex places a client’s values at the center of her work with them, as these will guide the therapy process to a place that will be most beneficial for them. Alex aims to create a therapeutic environment that is open, accepting and compassionate, while also instilling a sense of strength in the client an individual. Alex has advanced training and experience working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also draws on methods from a number of other therapy styles where appropriate. Alex has worked with clients from across the lifespan who were experiencing difficulties with anxiety and mood disorders, single-incident and complex trauma, adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, grief, occupational problems and family conflict. Alex has experience working with clients from many different cultural backgrounds and religions, as well as members of the LGBTI community.