Alan Wake

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflict
• Self esteem

About Alan

Alan Wake helps people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He works with people who feel stuck and those seeking clearer direction in life. Alan uses straightforward talking therapy and practical steps to address day-to-day problems and emotional pain. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has three years' experience.

Alan has worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students from local and international backgrounds. He also sees people from a wide range of other backgrounds and ages. Sessions focus on what is happening now and the thoughts and feelings that keep difficulties going.

His way of working is direct and respectful. He listens to what matters to the person and helps them notice patterns in thinking and behaviour. Where useful, he suggests manageable exercises to try between sessions to practise new ways of coping.

Sessions often cover attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues around self-love and forgiveness. Alan also supports people with panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress and wider mood difficulties.

People who choose him can expect practical conversations about goals and small, realistic steps to change. He encourages reflection on relationships and on what gives life meaning and purpose. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then arrange a first session.

How his therapeutic approaches work online

Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioural techniques encourage small, manageable experiments and activities to rebuild confidence and reduce avoidance, which can help with panic and social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss options with the client, set practical goals together and adjust methods according to how the client responds and what feels most useful.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around study or work and removes travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited or the person prefers not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to help people maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Topics Alan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Questions about Alan

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people with general anxiety, social anxiety and panic attacks using talking therapy and practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers evidence-based talking therapy that focuses on current difficulties, patterns of thinking and practical exercises to try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years' experience working with adults, including undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Where is he based?

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

What languages are available?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

No, he does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.