Alex McStea

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

My therapy room is based in Aughton, Ormskirk. Located close to Aughton Park station.

Are you a young person or young adult 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/university 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 can be difficult 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, teenagers and young adults in 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.

If you think I might be the right fit for you or your child, I offer a free 20-minute phone or video consultation. There’s no pressure, it’s simply a chance to ask questions, share what’s brought you to therapy, and get a feel for how I work.

If you decide to book a first session, we’ll use that time to gently explore what’s been happening for you and what you’d like to get from therapy. I don’t use formal assessments unless it feels useful, instead I focus on creating a safe, comfortable space where you can talk openly and we can begin to make sense of things together.

For children and young people, I usually gather some brief background information from a parent or carer during the initial consultation call. This helps me understand a little about what’s been happening before I meet with the child individually. In sessions, I use creative and age-appropriate approaches to help them express themselves in ways that feel natural, comfortable, and safe.

My hope is that from our very first conversation, you’ll feel welcomed, heard, and supported - and leave with a sense of whether this feels like the right next step for you.

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

My therapy room is based in Aughton, Ormskirk. Located close to Aughton Park station.

Are you a young person or young adult 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/university 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 can be difficult 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, teenagers and young adults in 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.

If you think I might be the right fit for you or your child, I offer a free 20-minute phone or video consultation. There’s no pressure, it’s simply a chance to ask questions, share what’s brought you to therapy, and get a feel for how I work.

If you decide to book a first session, we’ll use that time to gently explore what’s been happening for you and what you’d like to get from therapy. I don’t use formal assessments unless it feels useful, instead I focus on creating a safe, comfortable space where you can talk openly and we can begin to make sense of things together.

For children and young people, I usually gather some brief background information from a parent or carer during the initial consultation call. This helps me understand a little about what’s been happening before I meet with the child individually. In sessions, I use creative and age-appropriate approaches to help them express themselves in ways that feel natural, comfortable, and safe.

My hope is that from our very first conversation, you’ll feel welcomed, heard, and supported - and leave with a sense of whether this feels like the right next step for you.