Alan Cox

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss

About Alan

Alan Cox works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, anger, depression, addictions and a wide range of life changes. He uses a mix of approaches and sees counselling as a practical way to understand what is happening and decide on a way forward. Alan is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he has 13 years' experience.

Alan began counselling in 2008 in the voluntary sector and started a private practice in 2012 after completing a BA (Hons) in Counselling and an earlier Foundation Degree. He also provides supervision in the bereavement voluntary sector. He draws on past work in coaching, training and people development to inform his practice.

Sessions are conversational and focused on what is happening now, while also looking at factors that feed into difficulties. He listens and reflects what he hears, then discusses practical steps people can try between sessions. He avoids simply giving advice and instead helps people reach their own decisions about next steps.

His experience covers common life events that affect wellbeing, such as divorce, redundancy, retirement and relocation, alongside mental health concerns like panic, phobias and mood difficulties. He also works with intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and addictions including process and substance problems.

Alan uses a combination of therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness, client-centred and psychodynamic approaches. He will apply these in ways that suit the person in front of him, aiming for clear, practical ways to reduce distress and improve coping.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that matter to them; it can be useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers specific strategies to try between sessions, which can help with panic, phobias or low mood. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and reflection, giving the person time to talk and to make their own decisions about next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, and then agree a way forward together. This makes sessions collaborative and responsive to the person's needs.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Practical benefits often include fitting counselling around work or family commitments, having shorter check-ins when time is limited, and not needing to travel. If you need particular arrangements for scheduling or contact, confirm those details when you arrange your first session so they can be planned in advance.

Topics Alan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Anger management
• Depression
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Alan

Does he work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. He supports people with general anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety using psychological approaches such as CBT and mindfulness.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He blends client-centred listening with approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas.

How much experience does he have?

He has 13 years' experience in counselling, starting in the voluntary sector and moving into private practice in 2012.

Where does he practise and what are his credentials?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages can I have sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He accepts international clients; confirm any practical details about scheduling or time zones when you book.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.