- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Alex
Alex Scagliola is a counsellor registered with AHPRA and has ten years of clinical experience. He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with major life changes.
Alex keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He uses practical tools from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of what they are feeling. Sessions move at a pace set by the client and focus on small, manageable steps rather than grand plans.
His work often addresses themes around attachment, abandonment and adoption or foster-care histories. He also helps people dealing with ageing concerns, chronic illness or caregiving stress. Communication problems, codependency and patterns of avoidance are frequently discussed in practical, skills-focused ways.
Alex draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy alongside mindfulness-based strategies and person-centred ideas. He applies trauma-informed thinking when past events affect current coping. He explains methods clearly and rehearses techniques in sessions so they are easier to use between meetings.
Originally from the United States, Alex served as a U.S. Marine and now lives in Australia. Outside work he enjoys bushwalking, stand-up comedy and experimenting on his perfect brownie recipe. He offers sessions in English and asks people to use the matching questionnaire to begin the booking process.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Alex commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in plain, practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning skills to shift thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques and adjust methods based on what helps in real life. This collaborative process aims to match tools to the person’s needs and preferences rather than following a fixed script.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit around work, caregiving or travel. It can make short check-ins easier, allow sessions without commuting, and let people use quieter surroundings or telephone-only contact when that suits them. Appropriately registered therapists can adapt exercises and homework so they work between sessions and in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and coping with major life changes and transitions.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a relaxed, conversational style with practical tools from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a focus on skills you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with a broad range of concerns and backgrounds.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
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, use the crisis numbers.