- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
About Alan
Alan Stokes is a counsellor with PACFA credentialing and three years of practice as a therapist in Australia. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse. He also focuses on men's issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and communication problems. Alan aims to create a calm space where people can talk things through without judgement.
Alan adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. He listens first, then helps set practical steps people can try between meetings. Sessions often include straightforward skills for managing stress, pacing recovery from addictive behaviours, and ways to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
He describes his role as supportive and empowering. People who come to him for midlife questions, narcissistic relationship effects, or post-traumatic stress work together on realistic goals. Alan keeps language plain and actionable so progress feels tangible.
Before becoming a practising therapist he spent a decade working in mental health roles. That background informs how he balances short-term coping tools with longer term ways of rebuilding routine and resilience. He encourages people to take the first small step and to shape the work to what fits their life.
Sessions are conducted in English and for Australian-based clients. To start, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Alan describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety - simple breathing, grounding and pacing exercises that help reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach involves structured strategies to address addictive behaviours and support relapse prevention, which look at triggers, routines and small habit changes to reduce harm and regain control.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alan will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress regularly so the plan can change if needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family time and reducing travel. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, people should confirm current session options before booking. Alan supports Australian-based clients and will help plan sessions so they suit everyday life and rhythms without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Alan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse. He also supports people with men's issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Alan uses a practical, conversational approach. He listens first, then helps set realistic steps and skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a practising therapist and around a decade of prior work in the mental health field.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He holds PACFA credentialing and works with clients in Australia.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients and works with Australian-based people.
How are sessions priced and charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.