- 13 years experience
- BA (Hons) in Counselling
- BACP registered
About Alan
Alan Cox is a counsellor with 13 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life difficulties. He sees concerns such as relationship strain, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, low self-esteem, career issues and ADHD. Alan also works with men’s wellbeing and related struggles such as isolation, midlife doubts and communication problems.
He trained to degree level in counselling, holding a BA (Hons) in Counselling and a Foundation Degree in Counselling, and is registered with the BACP. He began working in the voluntary charity sector before setting up a private practice in 2012, and continues to provide supervision in the bereavement sector.
Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Alan listens actively and reflects back what he hears. He prefers a practical focus - looking at current problems, their causes and what keeps them happening - while also making space for emotions and past experience.
He uses a mix of approaches that suit each person, such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking. This means practical steps and moments of deeper reflection can both be part of the work.
If someone is unsure what to expect, Alan encourages a first meeting to see if the fit feels right. He aims to help people find clearer ways forward and to support them in making changes that matter in everyday life.
How key approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to change thinking and behaviour, such as tackling panic, phobias or problematic routines. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor offering warmth, active listening and reflection to help people make their own choices.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alan will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying ideas, checking what helps and adapting the focus as work proceeds so it suits the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
The therapist’s biography does not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions from different locations. Some formats need less bandwidth or can be shorter for quick check-ins, while others allow deeper, longer conversations. Many people find the convenience helps them be consistent with appointments and continue work between sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Alan help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety and depression plus relationship strain, grief, anger and many addiction-related concerns. He also works with men’s wellbeing issues and problems like sleep, eating and low self-esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
Alan takes a practical, conversational approach. He listens, reflects back what he hears and helps people identify causes and patterns that keep problems going.
What experience does he bring?
He has 13 years of counselling experience, beginning in the voluntary sector and later founding a private practice in 2012. He also supervises counsellors in the bereavement sector.
What credentials and location does he have?
Alan holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling, a Foundation Degree in Counselling and is registered with the BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages or international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.