Alex Fox

Monday-Friday I work from 12pm until 10pm. At the weekend, I work from 12pm until 5pm.

I am Dr Alexander Fox, an experienced counsellor and supervisor working in Dundee, St Andrews and online. I offer a thoughtful, integrative and pluralistic approach, which is tailored to you as an individual.

In my experience, many people come to therapy when they seem to be managing life outwardly, but inwardly they feel anxious, flat, conflicted or uncertain. For example, you may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, burnout, self-doubt, or disconnection from yourself. Therapy with me can help you find the language for your pain and to help you move constructively forward.

A distinctive part of my practice is my literary and philosophical background. I have a PhD in English Literature, which was a psychoanalytic reading of Nobel laureate Harold Pinter's plays, drawing upon classical analysis as well as analysts from the object relations school, such as D.W. Winnicott. I am also currently completing a second PhD, this time in Philosophy, where I am studying regret and lament over major life decisions. In my work, I do not use literature or philosophy to intellectualise, but to illuminate questions of meaning, identity, regret, desire, loss, ambiguity and self-understanding.

I have over 12 years’ experience as a counsellor and over seven years as a supervisor, working with trainee and qualified counsellors. From 2018-2020, I worked on Harley Street in London.

I often work well with thinkers, creatives, artists, therapists, academics, educators, clergy, leaders and reflective people who want therapy that honours complexity. You may think deeply but feel emotionally stuck, have a strong inner critic, or want space where intellect, imagination and feeling can speak to one another.

My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and welcomes people who have felt unseen, judged or hard to categorise. My aim is to offer a humane relationship where we can explore what matters and how you might live with clarity, kindness and authenticity.

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

I work with clients 18 years and over. I often work well with students, thinkers, creatives, artists, therapists, academics, educators, clergy, leaders and reflective people who want therapy that is not generic and which honours complexity.

I don't do any formal assessments at the first session, but rather see it as a space for you to begin to articulate what has been troubling you.

Monday-Friday I work from 12pm until 10pm. At the weekend, I work from 12pm until 5pm.

I am Dr Alexander Fox, an experienced counsellor and supervisor working in Dundee, St Andrews and online. I offer a thoughtful, integrative and pluralistic approach, which is tailored to you as an individual.

In my experience, many people come to therapy when they seem to be managing life outwardly, but inwardly they feel anxious, flat, conflicted or uncertain. For example, you may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, burnout, self-doubt, or disconnection from yourself. Therapy with me can help you find the language for your pain and to help you move constructively forward.

A distinctive part of my practice is my literary and philosophical background. I have a PhD in English Literature, which was a psychoanalytic reading of Nobel laureate Harold Pinter's plays, drawing upon classical analysis as well as analysts from the object relations school, such as D.W. Winnicott. I am also currently completing a second PhD, this time in Philosophy, where I am studying regret and lament over major life decisions. In my work, I do not use literature or philosophy to intellectualise, but to illuminate questions of meaning, identity, regret, desire, loss, ambiguity and self-understanding.

I have over 12 years’ experience as a counsellor and over seven years as a supervisor, working with trainee and qualified counsellors. From 2018-2020, I worked on Harley Street in London.

I often work well with thinkers, creatives, artists, therapists, academics, educators, clergy, leaders and reflective people who want therapy that honours complexity. You may think deeply but feel emotionally stuck, have a strong inner critic, or want space where intellect, imagination and feeling can speak to one another.

My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and welcomes people who have felt unseen, judged or hard to categorise. My aim is to offer a humane relationship where we can explore what matters and how you might live with clarity, kindness and authenticity.

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

I work with clients 18 years and over. I often work well with students, thinkers, creatives, artists, therapists, academics, educators, clergy, leaders and reflective people who want therapy that is not generic and which honours complexity.

I don't do any formal assessments at the first session, but rather see it as a space for you to begin to articulate what has been troubling you.

I work Monday to Sunday. During the week, I do afternoons and evenings. At the weekend, I see clients in the afternoons.

I trained as a pluralistic counsellor, and so I draw upon a variety of modalities when working with clients. Apart from my formal counselling training, I have a PhD in English literature (a psychoanalytic study of Harold Pinter's plays) and am currently working towards another PhD in philosophy (the theme is regret over major life decisions).  My literature and philosophy background inform my practice, as they help me to understand a client's story and aid them in rewriting it, as well as they provide a a means for me to help the client think more constructively about whatever problems they are tackling. For more details on this, please consult the link to my counselling directory page.

Apart from being an experienced counsellor, I am also one of the most sought after supervisors in the Dundee area. I supervise trainees and qualified counsellors, helping them to understand counselling theory better and how to apply it in practice, and more importantly, how to discover and nurture their own identity as therapists. 

I welcome queries from any client that is 18 years of age or over. While I work with clients from all kinds of backgrounds, there are two groups that I work a lot with: Students/academics and members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

I am available online or face-to-face at my Dundee practice.

I don't do any formal assessments at the first session, but rather see it as a space for you to begin to articulate what has been troubling you.

I work Monday to Sunday. During the week, I do afternoons and evenings. At the weekend, I see clients in the afternoons.

I am Dr Alexander Fox, an experienced counsellor and supervisor working in Dundee, St Andrews and online. I offer a thoughtful, integrative and pluralistic approach, which is tailored to you as an individual.

In my experience, many people come to therapy when they seem to be managing life outwardly, but inwardly they feel anxious, flat, conflicted or uncertain. For example, you may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, burnout, self-doubt, or disconnection from yourself. Therapy with me can help you find the language for your pain and to help you move constructively forward.

A distinctive part of my practice is my literary and philosophical background. I have a PhD in English Literature, which was a psychoanalytic reading of Nobel laureate Harold Pinter's plays, drawing upon classical analysis as well as analysts from the object relations school, such as D.W. Winnicott. I am also currently completing a second PhD, this time in Philosophy, where I am studying regret and lament over major life decisions. In my work, I do not use literature or philosophy to intellectualise, but to illuminate questions of meaning, identity, regret, desire, loss, ambiguity and self-understanding.

I have over 12 years’ experience as a counsellor and over seven years as a supervisor, working with trainee and qualified counsellors. From 2018-2020, I worked on Harley Street in London.

I often work well with thinkers, creatives, artists, therapists, academics, educators, clergy, leaders and reflective people who want therapy that honours complexity. You may think deeply but feel emotionally stuck, have a strong inner critic, or want space where intellect, imagination and feeling can speak to one another.

My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and welcomes people who have felt unseen, judged or hard to categorise. My aim is to offer a humane relationship where we can explore what matters and how you might live with clarity, kindness and authenticity.

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

I welcome queries from any client that is 18 years of age or over.  I often work well with students, thinkers, creatives, artists, therapists, academics, educators, clergy, leaders and reflective people who want therapy that is not generic and which honours complexity.

I don't do any formal assessments at the first session, but rather see it as a space for you to begin to articulate what has been troubling you.

My in-person St. Andrews hours are Sunday evening. I am much more flexible at my Dundee city centre office, so please enquire about meeting me there if that suits. Online sessions are as well much more flexible.

I trained as a pluralistic counsellor, and so I draw upon a variety of modalities when working with clients. Apart from my formal counselling training, I have a PhD in English literature (a psychoanalytic study of Harold Pinter's plays) and am currently working towards another PhD in philosophy (the theme is regret over major life decisions). My literature and philosophy background inform my practice, as they help me to understand a client's story and aid them in rewriting it, as well as they provide a a means for me to help the client think more constructively about whatever problems they are tackling. For more details on this, please consult the link to my counselling directory page.

Apart from being an experienced counsellor, I am also one of the most sought after supervisors in the Dundee area. I supervise trainees and qualified counsellors, helping them to understand counselling theory better and how to apply it in practice, and more importantly, how to discover and nurture their own identity as therapists. 

I welcome queries from any client that is 18 years of age or over. While I work with clients from all kinds of backgrounds, there are two groups that I work especially with: Students/academics and members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Fees for St Andrews face-to-face sessions are £80. Should you wish to see me face to face in Dundee or online over Zoom it is £70. The difference in fee reflects the overhead costs.

I don't do any formal assessments at the first session, but rather see it as a space for you to begin to articulate what has been troubling you.

Monday-Friday I work from 12pm until 10pm. At the weekend, I work from 12pm until 5pm.

I became a supervisor in 2019 after completing my COSCA training. Since then, I have worked with many trainees and qualified counsellors/therapists helping them to apply the theory to their practice, and more importantly, helping them to discover and nurture their own identity as a therapist.

Since I have a PhD in English literature, and am currently completing another in Philosophy, I often work with supervisees that see their clients at universities or colleges. However, I have worked with supervisees that are at a variety of different placements, and training at different institutions from Abertay university to Fife College, from Grounded Learning to Perth College. Indeed, with regards to trainees, I am one of the most sought after supervisors in the Dundee and Fife area.

I adapt to the supervisee's needs, in terms of how much we need to meet face to face or online. I am happy to do both.

Regarding fees, supervision is £40 for the hour for trainees and £50 per hour for qualified counsellors.

The first meeting will give you an opportunity to ask any questions regarding my practice and my way of working. I do not charge for this initial meeting.