Counsellor profile
Alan Vann, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Alan
Counsellor Alan Vann is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 17 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions are carried out in English and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Alan focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversation. He listens to what is causing pressure day to day and helps people find manageable steps forward. Sessions often cover how to cope with loss, reduce anxiety, and rebuild confidence after setbacks.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand thoughts and feelings that get in the way. This can include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different ways of responding to difficult situations. The aim is to make small, realistic changes that fit with someone’s life and commitments.
Alan works in a collaborative way. He and the person set goals together and agree how progress will be checked. He adjusts the focus as needs change and keeps the work practical and straightforward.
People contacting him are guided through an initial matching questionnaire and then invited to schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are set through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Alan uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts and practical coping. Cognitive approaches look at patterns of thinking that increase worry or low mood and help people test and change those thoughts. Behavioural methods focus on small changes in activity and routine to reduce avoidance, lift mood and rebuild confidence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their problems, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and video or phone meetings when being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can explain available formats and help plan sessions that suit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
What is his counselling style like?
He works in a practical, conversational way and focuses on manageable steps someone can take between sessions.
How long has he worked in counselling?
He has 17 years of professional experience in the field.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.