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Alexander Weintroub

Alexander Weintroub

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Calm, practical counselling for difficult emotions

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical steps

About Alexander

Alexander Weintroub is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with a National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) credential and four years of experience. He helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship issues and grief. He also supports people who want to build self‑esteem, regain motivation or manage anger and addictions.

He works in a calm, patient way and treats each person as the expert on their own story. Sessions move at the client’s pace and Alexander focuses on what matters to them in the moment. He aims to make room for difficult feelings and to help clients identify practical steps they can try between meetings.

Alexander draws on several therapy styles. He uses attachment ideas to understand how past relationships shape present reactions. He applies client‑centred listening so people feel heard and understood. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot thinking patterns and try small experiments that can change mood and behaviour.

People who want a gentle, collaborative approach usually fit well with his way of working. He emphasises building a strong working relationship first, then setting realistic goals together. He invites questions at any point and explains things plainly so the work makes sense.

If someone is wondering how to begin, Alexander asks a few simple questions to match priorities and then plans sessions around those aims.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Alexander’s approaches translate to online therapy

Alexander commonly draws on attachment‑based work, client‑centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions, which can help with relationship strain, trust or anger. Client‑centred therapy focuses on empathic listening and acceptance so people can speak freely and explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexander will talk through different options and test what feels useful. He aims to make decisions with the client, matching techniques to the person’s goals and day‑to‑day realities rather than imposing a single method.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online meetings useful because they reduce travel time, fit into a lunch break or allow a quicker check‑in on a busy day. Others prefer a format that uses less bandwidth or does not require being on camera. Alexander can discuss practical arrangements when planning sessions so they fit into everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS20-01171

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

Alexander supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and grief issues, plus self‑esteem, addictions, anger and wider life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a calm, collaborative style that centres the client’s story and priorities. Sessions are paced to what the person needs in the moment.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of professional experience and notes personal experience of being a therapy client, which shapes his approach to sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

Alexander holds NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have sessions from outside the UK?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How do sessions and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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