- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety support
- Workplace issues
About Alan
Alan Wake is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with people who feel stuck and those managing motivation and confidence concerns.
Alan has worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students, including local and international learners. He meets people from a range of backgrounds and ages. His work often involves clear conversations about what is causing distress and practical ways to reduce everyday pressure.
Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep problems going. He talks through how past experiences affect present feelings and behaviours, including attachment and relationship issues. He also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness and isolation in straightforward terms.
Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with mood problems, panic and social anxiety and phobia. He aims to support improvements in everyday functioning, such as coping with workplace stress or speaking up in social situations. You can expect structured discussions that look at thoughts, feelings and actions.
He asks people to describe their goals and works collaboratively to make practical steps. The approach is paced to the person, with attention to clear tools and small experiments to try between sessions. For students, Alan provides support that recognises academic pressures and transition-related stress.
Working online with evidence-based approaches
Alan uses a small set of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help with anxiety and mood problems. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through real-life experiments, which can reduce worry and avoidance. Behavioural strategies look at gradual exposure to feared situations and developing coping routines, a practical way to address panic and phobic responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and feedback indicate.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit counselling into study or work routines and can make it easier to attend regular appointments. Practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed and the chance to schedule sessions around other commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often use these formats to make therapy more manageable for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and related topics such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and straightforward conversation to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Sessions include practical tools and small experiments to try between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with a variety of clients, including undergraduate and postgraduate students.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.