Alan Cox, BACP

Alan Cox has practised as a counsellor since 2008, bringing more than a decade of experience from both the voluntary charity sector and his own private practice established in 2012. He completed a BA (Hons) in Counselling after earning a Foundation Degree in Counselling, and he continues to offer supervision within the bereavement voluntary sector. His training and ongoing clinical work inform a calm, experienced approach to a wide range of life challenges.

Having experienced therapy personally, Alan understands the perspective of someone sitting in the client chair and values the practical benefits that counselling can offer. He draws on a breadth of experience with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, redundancy, retirement and other life transitions. His background in coaching, training and people development also shapes how he supports clients facing workplace pressures and changing professional demands.

Alan works without judgment and listens attentively, reflecting back what he hears to help clients find clarity and direction. He emphasises collaborative work that helps people help themselves, using a range of therapeutic models to explore causes and the maintaining factors behind presenting concerns. By combining practical problem-solving with exploration of underlying patterns, he supports people in identifying realistic steps forward and finding ways to come to terms with their situation. Alan holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects his professional standing within the counselling field.