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Alex Scagliola
Experience
10 years
Based in
Australia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · Australia

Alex Scagliola

AHPRA

Supportive counsellor focused on practical change

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Registration on record

AHPRA
Australia · PSY0002182021

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  • Anxiety and stress
  • Values-based work
  • Mindfulness strategies

About Alex

Alex Scagliola is a counsellor registered with AHPRA who has spent ten years helping people find clearer ways forward. He focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship strain and depression. His work also covers life transitions and practical coping after big changes.

He keeps sessions relaxed and warm. People are invited to talk at their own pace and bring whatever feels important. The room is used to test small changes and notice what helps in daily life.

Alex uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and mindfulness-based strategies. He also draws on trauma-informed practice and person-centred therapy to shape sessions around each person’s needs and goals.

Sessions often mix practical tools with space to reflect. That might mean learning a simple skill for managing anxiety, trying new ways to communicate, or naming values that point toward different choices. The work aims to build clearer self-understanding and steadier coping in day-to-day life.

Alex practises in Australia and speaks English. He brings a calm, down-to-earth style and a focus on concrete steps you can try between sessions. He welcomes people who want to change patterns, manage tough feelings, or make decisions that match what matters to them.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

AHPRA · Australia

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Alex uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters and take small steps that reflect their values. ACT is useful when someone feels stuck or wants more purpose in daily life. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative behaviours; it often helps with anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness-based strategies are taught as simple daily practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time as needs change, with a mix of skill-building, reflection and real-world experiments.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It also makes it possible to continue progress during life transitions while working with an appropriately registered therapist in Australia.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alex commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment and codependency.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is relaxed, open and warm. Sessions combine practical skills, reflection and values-focused work tailored to each person.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience supporting people through transitions, mood challenges and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing 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?

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