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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Alan
Alan Vann is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 17 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those adjusting to life changes and struggling with motivation and confidence.
Alan works in a practical, person-focused way. He adapts conversations and plans to what each individual needs. Sessions tend to centre on clear goals, coping skills and steps people can try between meetings.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process. Early meetings typically focus on understanding what matters to the person and which difficulties are most urgent. From that assessment he agrees on short-term goals and ways to measure progress.
Across his practice Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood problems, persistent worry and grief. He helps people build skills for managing stress, increasing confidence and getting unstuck when life changes feel overwhelming.
People who choose him often want direct, practical support rather than lengthy theoretical discussion. He invites clients to check how well a method is working and to adjust the plan if needed.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Alan uses a small set of evidence-based techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding to worry and low mood. These methods are useful for anxiety and depression because they focus on changing thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going.Behavioural or skills-based techniques are also part of his work. These involve practical exercises such as activity scheduling, relaxation practices and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. Such techniques help with motivation, stress management and facing situations that trigger anxiety or avoidance.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. The plan is reviewed regularly and adjusted if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The subscription payment model aims to make scheduling and continuing sessions straightforward. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around commitments, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when a shorter contact is needed.
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Areas of expertise
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem difficulties, depression and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills and goal-setting in sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.