- Guilt and shame
- Life changes
- Communication problems
About Alex
Alex Nicol is an ACA counsellor based in New South Wales with 15 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and major life changes. He describes clients as the experts in their own story and focuses on practical steps they can use between sessions.
Alex listens for the parts of a situation that keep a person stuck. He helps people name how guilt and shame, or trouble with communication, affect daily life. Sessions often look at concrete patterns - what happens, what triggers the feeling, and small actions that create different outcomes.
He also supports people dealing with separation and divorce, questions about sexuality, impulsive reactions, and worries about life purpose. For social anxiety or phobia he works on easing the immediate pressure so people can practice new ways of being in social settings.
Over the years he has worked in settings that involve trauma and abuse recovery and long-term anxiety management. He aims for clear, short-term goals alongside longer-term change. The work tends to be practical and conversational, with focus on what the person can try next.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies by location.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to make talks practical and goal-focused. One common approach is behavioural work that identifies unhelpful patterns and tests small changes. This helps with anxiety, impulsivity and social phobia by creating clear, repeatable steps to try between sessions.Another frequently used idea is trauma-informed pacing that reduces overwhelming detail and focuses on current coping. That style supports people affected by past abuse or recent traumatic events by prioritising what the person can manage in the moment and building stability first.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. They adjust pace and techniques as progress is reviewed, so the plan evolves with the client rather than staying fixed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule short check-ins, or allowing audio-only options when less bandwidth is needed. Check current session options to see what formats are available and which will suit day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alex work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, communication problems and separation.
How would he approach feelings of shame?
He looks at how shame shows up in daily life and helps people identify triggers and small behavioural steps to reduce its hold. The focus is practical rather than theoretical.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, depression and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an ACA counsellor based in New South Wales, Australia.
Can I see him if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether video, phone or other formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.