Sheet 1
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Bereavement supervision
About Alan
BA (Hons) Counsellor, BACP, 13 years' experience. Alan Cox helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and career or parenting concerns. He practises several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work.
Alan began counselling in 2008 in the voluntary sector and set up a private practice in 2012 after completing a BA (Hons) in Counselling. He also holds a Foundation Degree in Counselling. He continues to provide supervision in the bereavement voluntary sector alongside private practice.
He draws on experience from earlier roles in coaching, training and people development. That work shaped his interest in how workplace change and pressure affect mental health. He also speaks from personal experience of having been in therapy himself, which informs how he listens and responds in sessions.
Sessions focus on understanding the immediate issue and the factors keeping it going. Alan uses practical discussion and reflective listening to help people spot patterns and try different ways of coping. He combines methods from ACT, CBT, psychodynamic and mindfulness-informed practice as needed.
People who come to him often want to make sense of a life change, reduce anxiety or get past a loss or addiction. He treats counselling as a collaborative process where the person decides the next steps, with the counsellor offering suggestions and different therapeutic tools to try.
Sheet 2
How therapeutic approaches are used in remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and issues around avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like panic, unhelpful thinking and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and reflecting back what the person says to help them clarify their own priorities and decisions.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful. Together the person and the counsellor will try methods and adjust the plan as they learn what works best.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different approaches without changing location, and supports follow-up work between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format and pace will suit practical needs and goals.
Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sheet 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, career and parenting concerns, and many related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines practical discussion and reflective listening. Methods include ACT, CBT, client-centred and psychodynamic approaches, chosen to fit the issue and the person.
How much experience does he have?
He has been counselling since 2008 and has 13 years of experience in private practice and voluntary sector work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling, a Foundation Degree in Counselling, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for starting work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.