Alan Cox
Compassionate counsellor with practical, experience-based support
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About Alan
Alan Cox provides counselling for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, anger, addictions and sleep or eating difficulties. He also supports people dealing with career strain, ADHD, self-esteem issues and major life changes. Alan is based in the United Kingdom and brings 13 years of experience to his work.
He holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and is a member of the BACP. Alan began counselling in the voluntary charity sector in 2008 and opened a independent practice in 2012 after completing his degree.
Background and approach
He has also worked in coaching, training and people development, so he understands workplace pressures and changing job demands. He continues to contribute to bereavement services by providing supervision to other counsellors. Alan draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person’s situation.
He listens carefully and reflects back what he hears, then uses that understanding to decide practical steps together. Sessions focus on what’s happening now and the factors that keep a problem going. He emphasises collaboration rather than giving direct advice.
The aim is to help people find their own way forward, using techniques from different therapeutic approaches as appropriate. Alan also speaks from personal experience of having attended therapy himself, which he says helps him appreciate how it feels to be the client.
People meet him for support with panic, trauma and phobias; issues around intimacy and communication; and struggles with addiction or isolation. He works to create a non-judgemental space and helps people explore practical options for change.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 13
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 054805
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Alan's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Alan works with
Everything Alan lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Alan works online
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and understood. The counsellor offers empathic listening and reflection so people can find their own solutions; this approach suits worries about self-esteem, relationships and grief.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches skills to challenge unhelpful patterns. It is often used for panic attacks, phobias, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. The first sessions are used to see what fits and to agree practical steps for therapy.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming options ensures you choose the way that fits your life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also give therapists and clients the chance to use exercises, worksheets and mindfulness practices between meetings to support progress.
Questions and answers
What concerns can Alan help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, sleep or eating problems, ADHD and a range of other life challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Alan uses empathic listening and reflection and works collaboratively to identify practical steps. He draws on different therapy methods to suit each person rather than following one fixed model.
What is his background and experience?
He started counselling in the voluntary sector in 2008, opened a independent practice in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. He also has experience in coaching, training and people development.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and is a member of the BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
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