- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness strategies
- Trauma informed practice
About Alex
Alex Scagliola is an AHPRA-registered therapist with ten years' experience working in Australia. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns and the effects of illness or caregiving.
His approach is relaxed and person-centred. Sessions move at a pace the client feels comfortable with. He uses practical conversations and exercises rather than abstract theory.
Alex draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness-based strategies. He also incorporates trauma-informed thinking and person-centred methods, choosing from these approaches according to the client's needs. That mix is used to address thoughts, behaviours and daily habits that keep someone stuck.
In therapy he works on clearer values, small behavioural shifts and tools to manage strong emotions. People might practise noticing unhelpful thinking, trying short behavioural experiments, or mapping out relationship patterns. The work is focused and action-oriented while allowing space to process emotions.
He has a background that includes service in the U.S. Marine Corps and a move to Australia, and he balances clinical work with family life and outdoor hobbies. He offers sessions in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Alex uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) as core tools. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical experiments to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.He also draws on mindfulness-based strategies to build moment-to-moment awareness and trauma-informed practice to avoid retraumatising responses. Together these approaches can be adapted to focus on relationship patterns, anxiety, low self-esteem or managing life changes. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process and he will work with clients to find what fits their goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed before booking since specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If you prefer particular session arrangements, confirm the available formats when you schedule your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment and caregiver issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a relaxed, person-centred style that combines practical exercises with conversational work. Sessions move at a pace chosen by the client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with adults in clinical settings and community work.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.