Alex McStea

If you think I might be the right fit for you or your child, feel free to get in touch to arrange a free 20-minute phone or video consultation – no pressure, just a chance to ask questions and get a feel for how I work.

I offer flexible session times throughout the week, both in-person and online.

Are you a young person feeling anxious, low, or just not quite yourself lately?

Or perhaps you’re a parent or carer, worried about your child’s mental health and unsure where to turn?

I know how challenging things can feel for young people right now – whether it’s school stress, anxiety, identity worries, or just feeling overwhelmed by life. And for parents and carers, it can be heartbreaking to watch someone you love struggle, especially when support is hard to access.

That’s where I come in. I offer a safe, welcoming space where young people can feel truly heard, accepted, and supported, exactly as they are.

I’m a person-centred therapist, which means I won’t tell anyone how they should feel. Instead, I meet them where they are and work at their pace. I bring warmth, honesty and curiosity to every session, and genuinely enjoy getting to know the young people I work with. Building trust and connection is at the heart of my work.

Over the past seven years, I’ve supported children and young people in secondary schools, through a bereavement service, and in private practice. I’ve helped clients navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, identity struggles, food and body image issues, self-harm, and the pressures of growing up in today’s fast-paced world.

I often use creative and practical tools to make counselling feel a little less “talk-y” – especially for those who find it hard to open up. Every session is tailored to the individual.

I am currently able to offer online sessions throughout the week. 

You’ve spent years trying to change your body.

Different diets, new food rules, endless “starts on Monday”, all in the hope that this time you’ll finally feel more comfortable in your own skin. But instead, you’re left feeling like you’ve failed. Like you just don’t have the willpower to make it work.

But what if I told you that the problem isn’t you, it’s the system?

The system that fuels diet culture and pushes unrealistic body standards, leaving so many people feeling stuck, ashamed, and not good enough.

I’m an intuitive eating therapist who can support you to break free from the exhausting cycle of dieting, food guilt, and body shame. If you spend much of your day thinking about what you should or shouldn’t eat, if you feel disconnected from your body, or if you’re tired of chasing a version of yourself that always feels just out of reach, you're in the right place.

Together, we’ll create a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can:

✨ Let go of unhelpful food rules and diet culture beliefs

✨ Reconnect with your body’s natural cues around hunger, fullness, and satisfaction

✨ Develop a more peaceful, balanced relationship with food and with yourself

This work isn’t about willpower or getting it ‘right’, it’s about healing your relationship with food and your body. And you don’t have to do it on your own.

In our sessions, I’ll support you to gently untangle years of food rules, body shame, and self-criticism. We’ll work together to rebuild trust in your body and help you feel more settled and confident in yourself again.

My approach combines the evidence-based principles of Intuitive Eating with person-centred therapy, providing a calm, compassionate space where you can explore things at your own pace.

Clients often tell me this process brings positive changes not only to how they eat, but to how they feel in themselves day to day. As you begin to step away from the binge-restrict cycle and constant self-doubt, it’s common to notice improvements in your wellbeing, your relationships, and your overall sense of self.

This process takes courage and patience, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you and guide you every step of the way. 

If you’d like to find out more about what it might be like to work together, I offer a free 20-minute consultation by video or phone.

It’s a chance for us to talk through what you’re looking for, ask any questions you might have, and see whether I’m the right fit for you.

You can drop me an email or text to arrange a time, or head to my website and use the booking link to choose a slot that works for you.

I am currently able to offer online and face to face sessions throughout the week. 

You’ve spent years trying to change your body.

Different diets, new food rules, endless “starts on Monday”, all in the hope that this time you’ll finally feel more comfortable in your own skin. But instead, you’re left feeling like you’ve failed. Like you just don’t have the willpower to make it work.

But what if I told you that the problem isn’t you, it’s the system?

The system that fuels diet culture and pushes unrealistic body standards, leaving so many people feeling stuck, ashamed, and not good enough.

I’m an intuitive eating therapist who can support you to break free from the exhausting cycle of dieting, food guilt, and body shame. If you spend much of your day thinking about what you should or shouldn’t eat, if you feel disconnected from your body, or if you’re tired of chasing a version of yourself that always feels just out of reach, you're in the right place.

Together, we’ll create a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can:

✨ Let go of unhelpful food rules and diet culture beliefs

✨ Reconnect with your body’s natural cues around hunger, fullness, and satisfaction

✨ Develop a more peaceful, balanced relationship with food and with yourself

This work isn’t about willpower or getting it ‘right’, it’s about healing your relationship with food and your body. And you don’t have to do it on your own.

In our sessions, I’ll support you to gently untangle years of food rules, body shame, and self-criticism. We’ll work together to rebuild trust in your body and help you feel more settled and confident in yourself again.

My approach combines the evidence-based principles of Intuitive Eating with person-centred therapy, providing a calm, compassionate space where you can explore things at your own pace.

Clients often tell me this process brings positive changes not only to how they eat, but to how they feel in themselves day to day. As you begin to step away from the binge-restrict cycle and constant self-doubt, it’s common to notice improvements in your wellbeing, your relationships, and your overall sense of self.

This process takes courage and patience, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you and guide you every step of the way. 

If you’d like to find out more about what it might be like to work together, I offer a free 20-minute consultation by video or phone.

It’s a chance for us to talk through what you’re looking for, ask any questions you might have, and see whether I’m the right fit for you.

You can drop me an email or text to arrange a time, or head to my website and use the booking link to choose a slot that works for you.

I offer online sessions throughout the week.

You’ve spent years trying to change your body.

Different diets, new food rules, endless “starts on Monday”, all in the hope that this time you’ll finally feel more comfortable in your own skin. But instead, you’re left feeling like you’ve failed. Like you just don’t have the willpower to make it work.

But what if I told you that the problem isn’t you, it’s the system?

The system that fuels diet culture and pushes unrealistic body standards, leaving so many people feeling stuck, ashamed, and not good enough.

I’m an intuitive eating therapist who can support you to break free from the exhausting cycle of dieting, food guilt, and body shame. If you spend much of your day thinking about what you should or shouldn’t eat, if you feel disconnected from your body, or if you’re tired of chasing a version of yourself that always feels just out of reach, you're in the right place.

Together, we’ll create a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can:

✨ Let go of unhelpful food rules and diet culture beliefs

✨ Reconnect with your body’s natural cues around hunger, fullness, and satisfaction

✨ Develop a more peaceful, balanced relationship with food and with yourself

This work isn’t about willpower or getting it ‘right’, it’s about healing your relationship with food and your body. And you don’t have to do it on your own.

In our sessions, I’ll support you to gently untangle years of food rules, body shame, and self-criticism. We’ll work together to rebuild trust in your body and help you feel more settled and confident in yourself again.

My approach combines the evidence-based principles of Intuitive Eating with person-centred therapy, providing a calm, compassionate space where you can explore things at your own pace.

Clients often tell me this process brings positive changes not only to how they eat, but to how they feel in themselves day to day. As you begin to step away from the binge-restrict cycle and constant self-doubt, it’s common to notice improvements in your wellbeing, your relationships, and your overall sense of self.

This process takes courage and patience, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you and guide you every step of the way. 

If you’d like to find out more about what it might be like to work together, I offer a free 20-minute consultation by video or phone.

It’s a chance for us to talk through what you’re looking for, ask any questions you might have, and see whether I’m the right fit for you.

You can drop me an email or text to arrange a time, or head to my website and use the booking link to choose a slot that works for you.