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Alan McNeill, BACP

Alan McNeill is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 24 years of experience.

About Alan

Alan McNeill is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 24 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling after difficult childhoods, and with those living with trauma, abuse, grief or anxiety. He also helps clients exploring issues around self-esteem and identity, including LGBT concerns.

Alan begins by listening closely to each person's story and what they want from therapy. He treats the client as the expert in their life and helps them find and build on the strengths they already have.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a pace the client can manage and focus on practical steps for feeling steadier in day-to-day life. His approach blends a client-centred stance with mindfulness and trauma-focused work. That means Alan aims to create a space where people feel heard, learn simple grounding skills, and look at how past events continue to affect current behaviour.

He often uses a child/adult model to help contain difficult memories while working on present coping. Alan's background includes nearly three decades of work across the NHS, independent practice and community organisations such as LGBT Health, Gay men's Health, hospice services and cancer support groups. This variety informs a practical, straightforward style in session.

People who choose to work with Alan typically want steady, down-to-earth support to reduce anxiety, process loss or trauma, and build healthier patterns of relating. He aims to support gradual change so clients can function more comfortably in their everyday lives.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	9723	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How these approaches work online

Online sessions can draw on trauma-focused therapy to help people process and reduce the hold of past events. This approach looks at how traumatic experiences shape feelings and reactions and uses paced, practical ways of addressing them so daily life feels more manageable.

Client-centred work places the person's experience at the heart of the process. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and helps the client find their own solutions and strengths. Mindfulness therapy adds simple exercises to improve present-moment focus, reduce rumination and manage anxiety symptoms.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative planning can change over time as the client notices what helps most.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can provide quick check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and find a setup that fits day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

Alan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT matters and low self-esteem. He also works with related issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, cancer and end-of-life concerns.

What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

Sessions are client-centred with mindfulness and trauma-focused elements. The work emphasises listening first, building coping skills, and gently addressing how past events affect current life.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

He has 24 years of professional experience across the NHS, independent practice and charitable organisations such as hospice and LGBT health services.

What are the counsellor's credentials and where are they based?

Alan is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him remotely?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the therapist's permitted region.

What session formats are available?

Alan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and starting therapy organised?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.