- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Family concerns
About Alan
Alan Wake is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships or health. His main areas include stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression.
Alan often sees people struggling with low motivation and questions about purpose. He also supports those dealing with panic attacks, mood shifts and social anxiety. His practice pays attention to attachment and communication problems that affect daily life.
In sessions he uses plain language and straightforward talk. He helps people name what feels difficult and looks at small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversation may focus on patterns that keep problems going and on building clearer ways of relating to others and to oneself.
Alan has worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students, including people who came from other countries. He meets people from a range of backgrounds and life stages and aims to make sessions understandable and direct rather than filled with jargon.
He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location. International clients are not currently accepted.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions fit together
Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer relationships. One approach addresses patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep anxiety and low mood in place, helping people test new ways of responding and reducing panic symptoms. Another approach concentrates on how attachment and communication affect everyday relationships, helping people build steadier ways of relating and to reduce loneliness or conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree the best fit with the client's needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as sessions progress.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm which online options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can attend between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to help therapy be more practical and accessible while adapting methods to each person's situation.
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 conflict, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem and depression. He also focuses on life purpose, attachment and workplace issues.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses clear, direct conversation to identify unhelpful patterns and practical next steps. Sessions often include short actions to try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years' experience and has worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.