- Practical coping skills
- Support for anxiety
- Works with trauma
About Alan
Alan Wake is a counsellor who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He works with individuals who are dealing with family conflict, past trauma, or who feel stuck and unsure how to move forward. Alan aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them and start to regain a sense of control.
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that build skills for coping and for managing panic or sudden anxiety when it arises. He pays attention to how relationships and attachment shape a person’s feelings and choices.
Alan has three years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has worked a lot with undergraduate and postgraduate students, including some who came from overseas, and he welcomes people from varied backgrounds.
In therapy he talks with clients about goals and what a helpful next step looks like. That might be learning breathing and grounding strategies for panic, practising new ways to communicate, or gently addressing past hurts. Sessions are practical and collaborative, aimed at helping people become more able to manage day-to-day life.
People who want to start are invited to use the platform’s matching process and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that help with sudden anxiety and daily stress
Alan works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what can be changed in daily life. He uses methods that teach practical coping skills to manage panic and sudden anxiety, such as breathing and grounding strategies that help reduce the intensity of symptoms in the moment. He also attends to attachment and relationship patterns to help people understand how past and current relationships affect feelings and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try first, then adjust as progress is made. This is a collaborative process that centres on the client’s goals, needs and preferences rather than a fixed pathway.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling around work or study. It can also suit sessions that focus on short skill-building, such as practising breathing techniques or running brief check-ins between in-depth sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alan help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and panic symptoms. He also works on family conflict, trauma and issues with self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Alan uses evidence-based techniques and practical steps in sessions. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on what helps day-to-day.
What background does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of people. Much of his work has been with undergraduate and postgraduate students.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.