Alan Vann
Supportive counsellor for stress and loss
About Alan
Alan Vann works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He helps people cope with life changes and regain a sense of confidence. He writes in a direct, respectful way and aims to create a calm space for honest conversation.
Alan is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and has 17 years of experience in counselling. He adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script.
Background and approach
That means practical talking and clear steps you can try between meetings. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Alan listens for immediate pressures and longer-term patterns.
He works to build small, manageable goals so progress feels realistic and steady. He emphasises sensitivity and respect in every session. People can expect a mix of listening, reflective feedback and collaborative problem solving.
The aim is to help people feel understood and better able to act on the changes they want. Alan supports people through grief and loss with patient, paced conversations. For stress and anxiety he looks for practical ways to reduce daily overwhelm.
For low confidence and depression he helps identify small shifts that add up over time.
What Alan works with
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How Alan uses evidence-based approaches online
Alan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical change. One approach is structured talking that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then works to change them through small, repeatable actions. This is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.He also uses paced grief conversations that allow a person to tell their story and find ways to live with loss while rebuilding routines and meaning. These sessions tend to be gentle and unfold at the person’s own speed.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alan will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. Together they decide what feels most useful and make a plan to review progress regularly.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, while phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing support or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Also listed
- Experience
- 17 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
