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Alexis Reid-Hamilton, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 14 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with GriefParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

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Alexis Reid-Hamilton works from a client-centred approach that puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. He focuses on grief and loss, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. His style is warm and straightforward, and he helps people find practical steps to feel better.

He uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and build confidence. He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, realistic goals and track progress.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be collaborative and respectful. With 14 years of experience in the United Kingdom, Alexis has supported people through relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. He also addresses attachment issues, blended family challenges and family of origin problems.

He listens for what matters most to each person and adapts the conversation accordingly. Alexis pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame and isolation, and to multicultural concerns that affect how people cope. He works with parents to ease the strain of parenting and with individuals who want to build more self-love.

His approach focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than overwhelming theory. People who start therapy with him can expect a respectful, paced process that honours their goals. He will tailor sessions to what each person needs and move forward at a comfortable rate.

The practical aim is better day-to-day coping and clearer next steps.

How Alexis uses practical approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. In sessions the counsellor reflects back what matters to the client and helps them find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need a safe space to talk things through and make sense of strong feelings.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own motivation to change. The counsellor asks questions that clarify goals and barriers, and supports small steps towards progress. This works well for changes related to parenting, coping after loss, or improving mood and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alexis will discuss options and try approaches that match the person’s needs and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process and will adjust methods if something isn’t helping.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from different locations, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat fits shorter check-ins, and text messaging allows ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, while still focusing on clear goals and steady progress.

What concerns does Alexis commonly work with?

He helps people with grief, parenting worries, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He practises client-centred therapy, using a warm, collaborative style that emphasises the person’s experience and choices.

How much experience does he have?

Alexis has 14 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom on a range of mental health and life issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Alexis Reid-Hamilton, BACP

Background and approach

How Alexis uses practical approaches online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with grief