Dr Alex Haeri – BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist | Sleep, Anxiety & OCD Specialist
Meet Dr Alex Haeri – CBT-I, Anxiety and OCD Therapist
Dr Alex Haeri
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Online CBT-I therapist for insomnia
Pronouns - She/Her
✔ BABCP-accredited CBT therapist
✔ Former GP with extensive medical experience
✔ CBT-I for insomnia and persistent sleep difficulties
✔ Specialist support for anxiety, OCD and panic
✔ Experience supporting neurodivergent adults
✔ Particular interest in women’s mental health
✔ Free 15-minute introductory call
Dr Alex Haeri is a highly experienced, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a unique background as a qualified GP. This dual expertise allows her to deeply understand the connection between physical health, mental wellbeing, and the everyday pressures that can leave you feeling overwhelmed.
Alex specialises in helping people with insomnia and sleep difficulties (CBT-I), alongside a wide range of anxiety-related challenges including OCD, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, and panic. She also supports people experiencing low mood, low self-esteem, and the emotional impact of long-term stress or health concerns.
Sleep is a particular focus in Alex’s work. Using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), she helps you break cycles of poor sleep, reduce reliance on medication, and rebuild a healthier, more restorative sleep pattern—because better sleep often creates the foundation for improved mental health overall.
Alongside her clinical expertise, Alex brings a flexible and compassionate approach to therapy. She has significant experience supporting neurodivergent people, including those with autism, and adapts her style to ensure therapy feels comfortable, accessible, and genuinely helpful to you.
With her medical background and ongoing interest in women’s health, including hormonal changes across the lifespan, Alex is particularly well placed to support people whose mental health is closely linked to physical or biological factors.
Therapy with Alex is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your individual needs, helping you understand what’s going on, develop effective strategies, and feel more in control of your thoughts, emotions, and daily life.
Areas of Specialism
Sleep and Insomnia
Insomnia and persistent sleep problems
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Anxiety about sleep
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Anxiety Disorders
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Health anxiety
Social anxiety
Panic attacks and panic disorder
Stress and excessive worry
OCD and Related Difficulties
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Exposure and Response Prevention
Mood and Emotional Wellbeing
Depression and low mood
Low self-esteem
Long-term stress
Emotional difficulties associated with health concerns
Neurodivergence
Autism-informed and adapted CBT
Therapy adapted to individual communication, sensory and processing needs
Women’s Mental Health
Hormonal and menstrual-related changes in mental health
Perimenopause and menopause support
Sleep, anxiety and mood changes associated with different life stages
Therapeutic Approaches & Models
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed techniques
Mindfulness-based approaches
Clients Alex can work with
Adults (18-65+ Years)
Professional Training & Accreditations
MBBCh Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff - 1999
MRCGP - 2006
MBBSc CBT - 2011
BABCP membership no. - 80496
GMC registration no. - 4632445
Client testimonials
“I’m very happy with the help I received from Alex, she listens well and gave me good strategies to work on that I’m still using and making slow progress with. I would recommend her to anyone as she’s very knowledgeable and put me at ease so I didn’t feel embarrassed about my issues. Thank you” Anonymous
“Thank you so much Alex - you went above and beyond . I’m extremely grateful” Julie
“Alex is warm, easy to talk to and a great listener. She is very supportive.” Anonymous
Transformative Insights with Alex
“I found the Therapy very beneficicial as Alex was always very clear in her advice and explained the different tools that would be used in the sessions, that i could use to aid my recovery from anxiety and sleeplessness. She was always patient, calm and positive giving me plenty of time to explain my concerns and then plan which tools to practice for the following week. I would highly recommend Alex as someone with many skills and resources that she can pass onto her clients to give them confidence to continue using CBT in their everyday lives.” Ros
Boosting Communication Skills with Alex
“Alex was fantastically helpful and empathetic, I never felt judged during our sessions, and felt listened to and valued. She used really helpful CBT techniques and gave me easy to achieve goals that slowly pushed me to become more confident and happy.” Anonymous
Alex Turns Skeptics into Believers
“Alex quickly put my concerns about starting therapy at ease. She created a supportive environment in which I felt comfortable to share my thoughts and feelings honestly. Each session was tailored to my unique concerns and weekly life experiences which I found meaningful and ultimately, useful.” James
Effective Anxiety Management with Alex
“Alex was very kind, patient, considerate and provided good tools to work with.” Anonymous
Deep Empathy and Connection with Alex
“Alex is a lovely therapist, She listens, is empathetic, remembers details, offers ideas, skills and techniques to try.
She doesn't focus on the time and always finishes off the conversation fully even if that means that we go into extra time. That is great as that means you're not focusing on whether you will cut off mid point once you reach the end of the session.” Anonymous
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Yes. Alex has a particular interest in insomnia and provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, commonly known as CBT-I. She can help you understand and change the thoughts, behaviours and sleep patterns that may be maintaining your difficulties. CBT-I is recognised as a treatment option for insomnia.
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CBT-I is a structured form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy developed specifically for insomnia and persistent sleep difficulties. It can help address anxiety about sleep, unhelpful sleep habits and patterns that make it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep or return to sleep after waking.
If you are taking medication for sleep, any changes should always be discussed with the healthcare professional who prescribed it.
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Yes. Alex works with OCD, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. She can use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Exposure and Response Prevention, an approach designed to help people gradually face feared situations or thoughts without relying on compulsions to reduce their anxiety.
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Yes. Alex supports people with generalised anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks and persistent worry. Therapy can help you understand what is maintaining the anxiety, respond differently to anxious thoughts and gradually rebuild confidence in situations you may have started avoiding.
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Before becoming a CBT therapist, Alex qualified and worked as a GP. This gives her an informed understanding of how physical health, sleep, hormonal changes and psychological wellbeing can interact. During CBT sessions she works in her capacity as a therapist rather than providing GP consultations or replacing medical care.
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Alex has an ongoing professional interest in women’s mental health and the psychological effects of hormonal changes. She can provide CBT support for related anxiety, low mood, stress and sleep difficulties. Clients should continue to seek medical assessment or treatment from their GP or another suitable healthcare professional where needed.
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Yes. Alex has experience supporting neurodivergent adults, including autistic clients. She can adapt the pace, structure, communication and practical exercises used in therapy around your individual preferences and needs.
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My Therapist Online offers a free 15-minute introductory call, giving you an opportunity to meet Alex, briefly discuss what you would like help with and decide whether she feels like the right therapist for you. Just click “Start therapy with Alex”