Alan Opfer, BACP
BACP-registered specialist in addiction recovery
- Addiction and substance support
- Person-centered care
- Flexible online sessions
About Alan Opfer
Alan Opfer is a BACP-registered practitioner with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, bringing focused expertise in supporting people through alcohol and substance use challenges. His primary work has included support before and after detoxification, managing binge use, harm-reduction strategies, controlled use planning, and developing practical coping skills to reduce harm and increase stability. Over time he has broadened his clinical skills to address a wide range of mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and challenges related to addiction and recovery.
In addition to counselling work, Alan has experience as a housing support worker and is registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council), giving him grounding in multi-disciplinary and community-based supports. He draws on lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges, which informs his empathetic, nonjudgmental stance and his commitment to practical, recovery-focused care. Alan is person-centred in his approach - he recognises that each person is the expert in their own life and adapts therapy around the individual's changing needs and goals. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and aims to offer respectful, outcomes-focused support that helps clients move toward a more fulfilling life.
In addition to counselling work, Alan has experience as a housing support worker and is registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council), giving him grounding in multi-disciplinary and community-based supports. He draws on lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges, which informs his empathetic, nonjudgmental stance and his commitment to practical, recovery-focused care. Alan is person-centred in his approach - he recognises that each person is the expert in their own life and adapts therapy around the individual's changing needs and goals. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and aims to offer respectful, outcomes-focused support that helps clients move toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alan Opfer have?
Alan Opfer has three years of professional experience working with people facing addiction and a range of mental health concerns.
Is Alan Opfer a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Alan Opfer provide therapy?
Alan provides therapy in English.
Where is Alan Opfer located?
Alan is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alan Opfer as my therapist?
You can work with Alan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alan Opfer work with international clients?
No. Alan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alan Opfer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Alan. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-Centered, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Online Support
Alan uses client-centred work to prioritise the individual's experience, listening closely and adapting sessions to each person's needs so they can lead the pace and direction of change - an approach that often helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, and decisions about recovery. Mindfulness therapy is offered to build present-moment awareness and stress-management skills; this gentle practice can be useful for anxiety, low mood, chronic stress, and supporting relapse prevention in addiction recovery. Solution-focused therapy complements these approaches by concentrating on practical steps and achievable goals, helping people make targeted changes in areas such as coping with life transitions, career concerns, or relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors the mix of approaches as progress unfolds.
Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, remove travel barriers, and support continuity of care for people living across the United Kingdom. Registered professionals like Alan aim to offer accessible, flexible support that helps clients work toward practical outcomes wherever they are located.