Reuben Alexander
Straightforward therapy for people feeling stuck
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About Reuben
Reuben Alexander draws on several practical therapies to help people who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected. He uses straightforward conversations to help people understand how the past shapes the present and to find ways to move forward. Reuben keeps sessions direct and simple so busy people can make progress between meetings.
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and attachment-based ideas into a flexible approach. This means he might work on patterns of thinking, how relationships affect mood, and values-based goals.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and focused on achievable steps rather than jargon. Reuben has four years of experience and works under the NCPS credential. He offers support for common concerns such as stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression, and coping with life changes.
He also helps with ADHD, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating concerns. Additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, family of origin matters, fatherhood issues, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, jealousy, impulsivity, and control issues.
The work typically combines talking, practical exercises, and goal-setting. Sessions are offered in English and Reuben is based in the United Kingdom. International clients are accepted.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The subscription billing can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS24-05346
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Reuben's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Reuben works with
Everything Reuben lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Reuben lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Reuben works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Reuben aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. This means discussing what feels useful, trying different techniques, and adapting plans over time so sessions stay relevant to day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around family, work and travel commitments and reducing time spent commuting. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to avoid being on camera when that helps concentration. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to make sure the chosen setup fits your routine.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Reuben works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports people with ADHD, addictions, trauma and issues around intimacy and eating.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is conversational and practical, mixing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-informed work. Expect goal-setting, thinking exercises and real-life practice between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and presenting difficulties.
What qualifications does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS as listed and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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