Counsellor profile
Alan Vann, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 17 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and low mood
Continue with AlanAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (56783)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Alan supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Alan
BACP. 17 years' experience. Alan Vann helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people coping with life changes and struggles with motivation and confidence.
Alan uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches in talking therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear aims. He adapts conversations and plans to the issues a person brings and the pace they prefer.
Clients can expect direct listening and structured discussion about what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. Work may include building coping skills, looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, and practising simple behaviour changes. Progress is reviewed regularly so objectives can be adjusted.
Alan has worked in the UK for 17 years and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is shown here exactly as provided.
He describes his role as supporting people to make changes they want, using clear steps rather than abstract theory. Sessions are practical and focused on immediate problems as well as longer-standing issues.
To begin, people use the online matching process and arrange an initial meeting. The first session establishes priorities and a plan so future meetings have a clear purpose.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work is handled
Alan refers to evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and how they affect mood; they help with anxiety and low mood by identifying and testing those thoughts. Behavioural techniques look at changing routines and activity levels to rebuild motivation and reduce withdrawal; these are useful for depression and low motivation.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together so it fits the person's needs and preferences. That collaborative process guides which techniques are used and how sessions are organised.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to follow up on tasks between sessions, which helps maintain momentum in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, depression and coping with life changes.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses evidence-based talking therapy with practical steps and structured discussion focused on present problems and goals.
How long has he practised?
He has 17 years of professional experience working in the UK.
Is he registered with a professional body?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Checking a registration
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