Alan Wake
Calm, practical support for stress and anxiety
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About Alan
Alan Wake helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or stuck. He is straightforward and calm in sessions. Alan welcomes people who want clearer thinking, steadier moods and better ways to handle everyday pressures.
He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and those looking to improve communication or repair relationships with others. Alan can help with feelings of guilt, shame, loneliness and trouble finding purpose.
Background and approach
Alan has three years of experience and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP. He has worked a lot with undergraduate and postgraduate students from local and international backgrounds. He also sees people from a wide range of ages and life situations.
In sessions he treats people with respect and sensitivity. He aims to help clients understand themselves better and to spot practical changes they can try. Conversations are collaborative and paced to what each person needs.
To start, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist's availability and the site process.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 406603
- Languages
- English
- 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.
How Alan works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, past experiences and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust things if something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a simpler way to attend while at work or study. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions so progress can continue between meetings.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Alan help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression, and those feeling stuck or lacking motivation. Other areas include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, family conflict and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes and build clearer ways of coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working directly with clients, including a notable focus on undergraduate and postgraduate students.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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