Accreditation:

• BABCP Registered Member (Accredited)

Qualifications: 

• PG Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Manchester

• PG Cert Supervision, University of Manchester

• Diploma in Compassion Focused Therapy, Compassionate Mind Foundation

• MA Social Work, University of Manchester

Alex is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. He has spent more than 10 years supporting children, young people, and adults, in a wide range of clinical settings. Alex supports individuals who are experiencing OCD, as well as other common difficulties including low mood, panic, social anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties. Alex has previously developed and managed a CBT service at 42nd Street, an award-winning charity in Manchester, improving young people’s access to evidence-based therapies for OCD and other common mental health problems. In addition to providing therapy, Alex has supported a growing number of therapists to develop and maintain their knowledge and skills through teaching, training, and clinical supervision.

Alex qualified in CBT at the GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre and received training from leading specialists in the field of OCD, including Professors David Veale and Paul Salkovskis. Alex has gone on to access further specialist training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), including with renowned psychologist and founder of CFT, Professor Paul Gilbert OBE. Alex draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Recognising that everyone’s situation is unique, Alex works collaboratively with individuals to make sense of what they are experiencing and develop a personalised treatment plan, grounded in the evidence-based principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Therapy. Alex has additional training and experience in supporting younger clients and their families.

Alex has lived experience of OCD and is passionate about supporting others to experience the transformative benefits of therapy. Alex understands how hard it can be to talk about compulsive behaviours and unwanted thoughts, particularly for those who experience common feelings of fear, shame, or embarrassment. As such, Alex is dedicated to working collaboratively with clients, supporting them to explore things at their own pace. First and foremost, Alex is committed to developing a relationship in which clients feel safe and secure, knowing that anything they share will be received with acceptance, warmth, and compassion.