- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
- Motivational interviewing
About Alexis
Alexis Reid-Hamilton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience. He works with people facing grief and loss, parenting stresses, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and life changes. He also helps with relationship difficulty and trauma and abuse, and addresses guilt and shame where it comes up in therapy.
Alexis uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. He listens to how problems play out in daily life and focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when clients want help finding direction and staying motivated.
He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client’s own goals and pace. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, achievable changes that can reduce stress and improve confidence. These approaches are used together rather than as rigid rules.
Alexis has supported people dealing with attachment issues, blended family challenges and family of origin problems. He also addresses domestic violence impacts, isolation and multicultural concerns when they affect wellbeing. Guilt and shame are named concerns he will talk about and work through as they appear in the sessions.
Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth. Alexis encourages clear steps and regular review so the work stays relevant to everyday life. To begin, you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening to the client and following their pace. In practice this means the therapist reflects what you say, asks open questions and supports you to set your own goals. It can help with grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation has stalled. It uses gentle, focused conversation to identify what matters to you and small next steps you feel ready to try. This approach fits worries about change, such as parenting shifts or moving on from loss.
Solution-Focused ideas are about spotting small changes that already help and building on them. In sessions this looks like identifying what works, planning one or two simple actions, and then reviewing progress in the next meeting.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alexis will talk with you about your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you can decide which mix of approaches to try and adjust it as you go.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel constraints, or to choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. They also let people avoid commuting and use quieter surroundings to focus on the conversation.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with grief, parenting stresses, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed as a focus when they come up in sessions.
How would he approach feelings of shame?
He uses Client-Centred principles to follow the client’s pace and Motivational Interviewing to support movement when people feel stuck. The work focuses on practical steps and conversation about how shame affects daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with the concerns listed above.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.