A great listener, wise and clever man. Alan gives the right space for me as his client to discover myself with him being with me at my journey. Alan have a great memory and special way to make connections between different stories and aspects. I feel safe to be myself and share with him
Alan Cox, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Alan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Alan. View 9 reviews
- Great news, Alan is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Alan is amazing, he has an excellent mix of humor, unique viewpoints and wise words that help you perceive things differently
More about Alan
- 13 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
I have been counselling since 2008. This was firstly in the voluntary charity sector before setting up my own successful private practice in 2012, after achieving my BA ( Hons) in Counselling. This added to my Foundation Degree in Counselling, which I had already achieved. I still continue to work in the Bereavement voluntary sector providing Supervision to other Counsellors.
For myself, I have experienced therapy before, so I do know what it feels like to sit in the opposite chair, and most importantly, the benefits of Counselling. As well as great deal of experience in the Counselling environment, I also have a wide experience of many of life’s issues such as divorce, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, redundancy, unemployment, retirement, moving to another part of the country, plus many other issues. In previous occupations, I have gained a wealth of experience in Coaching, Training, People Development and also experienced over many years how much the workplace has changed, how the demands on people have increased substantially with ever decreasing resources and the toll that this takes on people, including management.
You may have reached a point in your life when you feel that you need to ask for help to assist you in trying to deal with an issue, or in trying to understand it, or in coming to terms with it. There may be an issue in your life which is causing you distress or anxiety, or it may be that you may not be feeling right about something and you are unable to pinpoint the reason why. In a welcoming, secure and confidential environment, without being judgmental, I can help you explore those issues and feelings. We are however all unique and our experiences are unique as well, so there is no one size fits all. By really listening empathetically to what you are saying and reflecting back to you what I am hearing and feeling, we can work together in overcoming or coming to terms with the issues.
Counselling is not really about telling you what to do, it is more about helping you to help yourself. Within the Counselling environment and with my help, you can decide on the best way forward for you. I will draw on different models of therapy to help you and these therapies can really help you understand your issue.
I like to also approach your situation from a practical view and so do not just look at your presenting issue, but importantly look at the causes and what are the factors that are feeding into it, thereby prolonging your situation and causing your continued distress.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Avoidant personality
Body image
Communication problems
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 054805 · Expires January 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Alan Cox
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
A great listener, wise and clever man. Alan gives the right space for me as his client to discover myself with him being with me at my journey. Alan have a great memory and special way to make connections between different stories and aspects. I feel safe to be myself and share with him
Alan is amazing, he has an excellent mix of humor, unique viewpoints and wise words that help you perceive things differently
Alan is wise, warm and a wonderful help - couldn’t recommend him highly enough !
I'm very grateful to have Alan as my therapist. He is a great listener and a wise man. I feel comfortable and free to share with him any thoughts/ feelings that I'm facing. I strongly recommend Alan as a therapist.
Alan has honestly changed my life. He is a kind, patient and empathetic listener and through this counseling process I was able to share with him my deepest shames and regrets which held me back for 15+ years. I had never thought I'd be able to process the things that I have, but I can confidently say I feel like I can finally move forward from things which had been holding me back and keeping me stuck. Because of this work, I am now over 1 month free of addictions I never thought I'd be able live without. I would absolutely recommend working with Alan, I am so grateful for what he offers and the work we have done. Thank you Alan for providing me with such a safe space and supporting me to be free.
Alan is so sweet, he listens and always reads my messages so we can talk about it in the session. He’s supportive and realistic which is so helpful in where I’m at
I had sessions with Alan for over 6 months, and with his help I've improved massively. I struggled a lot with self-reflection and didn't go deep enough in my thought processes, but Alan had really good questions for me. I can genuinely recommend Alan for anyone, who is looking for a reliable therapist.
Pleasant,patient and very easy to talk to. Ca easily relate to him and he to me!
Alan has been a great help in a short pace of time and has really helped to change my perspective of my situation, with useful techniques I can use on a daily basis. I noticed straight away that he is a fantastic listener. He has a calm relaxing voice which he uses to present his ideas and helpful techniques. I highly recommend Alan for those who have doubts about theorapy and those who have preconcieved opinions about depression and anxiety. Thank you Alan!
Frequently asked questions
Does Alan Cox offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Alan Cox works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Alan Cox speak?
Alan Cox speaks English.
How many years of experience does Alan Cox have?
Alan Cox has 13 years of experience.
Where is Alan Cox licensed to practice?
Alan Cox is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Alan Cox accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Alan Cox accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Alan Cox offer?
Alan Cox offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Alan Cox?
Alan Cox can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Alan Cox?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.