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Alan Wake, BACP

BACP registered therapist for anxiety and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family and trauma
  • Student mental health

About Alan Wake

Alan Wake is a BACP registered therapist with three years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with clients who feel stuck or unmotivated and aims to help them build confidence, regain direction, and develop practical coping skills. Alan has particular experience working with undergraduate and postgraduate students, including both local and international students, and he welcomes people from a range of ages and backgrounds.

He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where clients can explore their feelings and life patterns without judgement. Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients understand themselves more clearly, identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and practise new ways of relating to themselves and others. His work often includes attention to attachment and communication issues, forgiveness and guilt, loneliness, and workplace or social anxiety.

Alan aims to collaborate with each person to uncover strengths and practical steps for change. He explains BACP as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body that sets standards for counselling practice in the United Kingdom, and applies that professional framework to his therapeutic work.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alan Wake have?

Alan Wake has 3 years of experience working with people on issues such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression.

Is Alan Wake a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Alan Wake provide therapy?

Alan Wake provides therapy in English.

Where is Alan Wake located?

Alan Wake is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alan Wake as my therapist?

You can work with Alan Wake through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alan Wake work with international clients?

No. Alan Wake does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alan Wake 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 that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy and support

Alan uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build new skills. One strand of his work focuses on structured, problem-focused strategies that help people identify unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties. This approach is action-oriented and often includes exercises to practise between sessions.

He also provides trauma-informed support for those processing difficult or painful experiences, working at a pace that the client finds manageable and focusing on building safety and emotional regulation before addressing deeper material. In addition, Alan draws on attachment-focused perspectives to explore relationship patterns, improve communication, and address issues of isolation, guilt, or shame.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alan works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time so the therapy fits the individual. Online therapy with registered professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit help into busy lives, reduce travel, and maintain continuity of care when schedules change.

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