Alexander Kierulf, MSc
Psychotherapist
verified by TherapyRoute
“I provide client-centered psychotherapy for adults, offered online for individuals living in Japan or abroad. My work focuses on creating a calm, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences at their own pace, without judgment or pressure.”
- Home
- Japan
- Matsue
- Kamihigashikawatsuchō
- Alexander Kierulf
About Me
Working with me is meant to feel calm, supportive, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where you can speak openly, reflect honestly, and explore what you are experiencing without feeling judged, rushed, or pressured to “have it all figured out.”
I work primarily with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply wanting a better understanding of themselves. Many of the people I support are navigating stress, emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, identity questions, or major life transitions.
Having lived in Japan for over a decade, I am particularly familiar with the challenges that can arise from cultural differences between Japanese society and foreign backgrounds. I often work with clients who are navigating cross-cultural relationships, communication difficulties, identity concerns, or the emotional impact of living abroad, and I support them in finding ways to move through these experiences with greater clarity and balance.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes or labels, I place emphasis on understanding your experiences at a deeper level and helping you develop greater self-awareness and emotional resilience over time.
Approach
My approach is primarily client-centered, meaning therapy is guided by your experiences, values, and goals. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood.
Rather than giving advice or imposing interpretations, I work collaboratively with clients to explore emotions, patterns, and underlying concerns at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I place strong emphasis on emotional awareness, self-understanding, and developing healthier ways of relating to oneself and others.
Therapy is not about “fixing” you, but about supporting insight, growth, and self-compassion.
Services
Online psychotherapy for adults
Individual talk therapy
Support for stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
Therapy for life transitions and adjustment difficulties
Support for identity, self-esteem, and personal growth
Online sessions via secure video (Zoom)
Services Offered:
- •Individual Psychotherapy
Works With:
- •Adults
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Anxiety
- •Relationship Issues
- •Self-Esteem
- •Self-Care
- •Cross-Cultural
Professional Title:
- •Psychotherapist
Qualifications
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
MastersLondon Metropolitan University - AIHE
Year: 2023
BS in Psychology (Psychometrics Track)
BachelorAteneo de Manila University
Year: 2016