- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Mindfulness strategies
About Alex
Alex Scagliola is an AHPRA-registered clinician with ten years' experience working in Australia. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes.
He keeps sessions informal and direct. Conversations centre on practical steps and clearer thinking, rather than technical language. He uses well-established methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy alongside mindfulness and person-centred ideas.
Alex often works with people who feel stuck after a transition - leaving home, starting a job, or coping with a big loss. He also supports those facing attachment questions, adoption or foster care issues, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities.
In sessions he encourages small experiments and skills practice. Clients may work on values-based goals, thought reframing, stress management techniques and grounding exercises drawn from mindfulness. Progress is tracked in plain terms and revisited regularly.
He brings a practical background and varied life experience to the work, and aims for conversations that are straightforward and useful. Outside clinical work he enjoys bushwalking, stand-up comedy and time with family, which he says help him stay grounded.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-driven actions. It can help with feeling stuck, low motivation and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety and low mood. It often includes practical exercises such as thought records and behavioural experiments. Mindfulness strategies teach simple attention and grounding exercises to manage stress and strong emotions. These practices can support better focus and calmer reactions to day-to-day pressures. Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test methods and adjust based on how helpful they are. That might mean combining ACT, CBT and mindfulness elements to suit the person's goals and preferences. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into study or work days, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, or are useful when quieter surroundings are needed. The aim is to make therapy practical and accessible while matching the approach to the person's needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes and transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are informal and direct, with a focus on practical steps, skills practice and plain language rather than jargon.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with adults in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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