- Values-focused care
- Practical skills
- Mindfulness approaches
About Alex
Alex Scagliola is an AHPRA-registered therapist with ten years' experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. He offers a relaxed, open style and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. He also supports those facing low self-esteem and major life changes.
Alex keeps sessions straightforward and down to earth. He combines techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and mindfulness-based strategies with person-centred listening. He uses trauma-informed practice when relevant and adapts methods to suit each person’s needs.
Clients meet him in a calm space where they can talk at their own pace. He helps people untangle patterns that cause pain and find actions that match their values. Conversations often include skill-building, practical exercises and plans for small changes between sessions.
His work also addresses a range of focused concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, blended family matters, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and communication problems. He aims to help people make clearer choices and improve day-to-day coping.
Originally from the United States, Alex served as a U.S. Marine and now lives in Australia with his family. Outside work he enjoys bushwalking, stand-up comedy and perfecting his brownie recipe. He welcomes enquiries from English-speaking clients who want practical, values-focused support.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take actions that fit those values, even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practising new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Mindfulness-based strategies train simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing one way of working. Sessions often blend techniques so clients can try practical tools and adjust them over time. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need an approach that fits around work, study or family commitments.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Alex commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus focused areas such as attachment and caregiving stress.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are relaxed and person-centred, with practical steps and skills offered alongside reflective conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has around ten years' experience working with a range of presenting concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
Alex is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently working with international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.