Kevin Alton

• Relationship issues
• CBT and mindfulness
• LGBT concerns

About Kevin

Kevin Alton works with relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, low self-esteem and sexual difficulties, and supports people with many other concerns. He uses client-centred listening alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Kevin is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has ten years' experience.

He began training over a decade ago and has kept his practice under review as new ideas and research have emerged. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps as well as understanding feelings. Conversations are paced to the individual and aim to clarify patterns, options and small changes to try between meetings.

Kevin is a male counsellor and notes that some men find it easier to talk to another man about emotional or relationship struggles. He also works with female clients who want a different perspective on relationship matters. He will discuss how his background and approach fit the concerns someone brings.

Typical work includes looking at communication, commitment and attachment patterns, and addressing issues such as codependency, grief, abandonment or the stresses of separation. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career questions and anger management. Sessions can include practical exercises from CBT and mindfulness practice to help manage anxiety and low mood.

Kevin aims for clear, conversational sessions that help people make changes they can maintain. To start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first meeting to agree goals and a way of working.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy is based on careful, non-directive listening and reflecting what a person says to help them find their own answers; it suits people wanting a supportive space to talk through relationship and personal issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress and trying practical experiments and exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Imago Relationship Therapy looks at how early relational patterns affect current partnerships and uses structured dialogue techniques to improve understanding and communication.

Working out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their goals, try methods in session, and adjust the focus if something is not helpful. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide which techniques are used.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations, which can help when managing work, family or travel commitments.

Topics Kevin lists

• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy

Questions about Kevin

Does he work with relationship problems?

Yes. He supports people with relationship and intimacy issues and works on communication and commitment concerns.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers client-centred counselling combined with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness techniques, and may use Imago relationship ideas where relevant.

How much experience does he have?

Kevin has ten years' experience in counselling practice since beginning his training over a decade ago.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients.

How are sessions arranged and paid?

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

How do I begin with him?

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