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Alan Wake, BACP

Alan Wake offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood.

About Alan

Alan Wake offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He helps individuals work through trauma and abuse, family conflict and problems with self-esteem. His style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people feel understood and less stuck.

With three years of practice, Alan uses simple, evidence-based techniques to help clients make changes. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps. He works with people who struggle with panic, social anxiety, workplace pressure and feelings of isolation.

Background and approach

Alan has experience supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students, and enjoys working with people from varied backgrounds. He listens carefully to each person's story before planning a way forward together. This helps him match practical tools to what matters most to the client.

In meetings he aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through difficult memories and present-day problems. He encourages exploration of attachment, communication and patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions may include breathing and grounding techniques, thought work and practical behavioural experiments.

People who choose him can expect short-term, focused work or longer support depending on need. He uses online formats such as video calls, phone, live chat and messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Alan is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406603	June 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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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Alan draws on straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage distress. One common approach involves grounding and breathing exercises alongside practical behavioural work to reduce panic and soothe anxiety. These methods focus on short steps people can try between sessions to feel steadier.

He also uses thought-focused techniques that help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test them with small experiments. This work is useful for low mood, social anxiety and negative self-beliefs, and it helps clients practise different responses in everyday situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to discuss their goals, try different methods and decide what feels most helpful. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so work stays relevant to the client's needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility and fit into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever the client is based in the United Kingdom. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, shorter reflections or people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing study, work and life commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. He also helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace problems and feelings of isolation.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The style is straightforward and compassionate, focusing on practical steps. Sessions aim to set clear goals and give usable tools for coping.

How much experience does this counsellor have?

He has three years of experience working with a range of concerns, including supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.