Alan Wake
Straightforward support for stress and low mood
About Alan
Alan Wake helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or low in mood. He is easy to reach and speaks plainly about problems like stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Parents reading on a phone will find short, direct sentences and a clear idea of what to expect in sessions.
He works with issues stemming from trauma and abuse and supports people facing family conflict. Alan also helps with panic attacks, social anxiety and problems at work.
Background and approach
He pays attention to attachment difficulties, communication breakdowns and feelings of guilt or shame. Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand their patterns. He focuses on building self-awareness and practical steps that can change day-to-day life.
Sessions are conversational and aim to make change feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Alan has three years of experience working with a wide range of clients. He has worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students, both local and international, and welcomes people from varied backgrounds.
His registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is listed as BACP. His approach is warm and respectful. He offers phone sessions, video calls, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with his practice and schedule.
What Alan works with
Sessions & fees
Approaches and what online therapy looks like
Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand patterns and change their daily experience. One common approach focuses on recognising thoughts, feelings and behaviours and then trying small practical experiments to shift unhelpful patterns; this can be useful for anxiety, panic and mood difficulties. Another approach centres on building healthier attachments and improving communication so people feel less isolated and more able to repair relationships after conflict or trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will talk with a person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will choose or adapt methods that fit. This collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation from different locations, while phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typed conversations or who want flexible, ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and family life, and they let people choose the format that feels most manageable.
| 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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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
