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Alan Vann, BACP
- Credentials
- BACP
- Experience
- 17 years
- Practising in
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Sessions
- Online only
- Client ages
- Adults, 18 and over
Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
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Alan Vann offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or grief. He presents a calm, non-judgemental presence and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Alan explains things simply and works with clients at their own pace.
He has 17 years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background means he has a long history of working with common emotional struggles such as depression, motivation problems, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
In sessions Alan tailors the conversation to the person in front of him. He listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals. Practical coping strategies and step-by-step plans are used alongside time to talk about feelings and losses.
Alan aims to create a respectful and sensitive space where people can name worries and try new ways of responding. He encourages small changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Sessions are collaborative so people keep choices about what to try next.
People who want direct, experience-based support for everyday mental health challenges often find this approach useful. Alan helps break big problems into smaller tasks and supports steady progress toward more satisfying day-to-day life.
Practical approaches and online therapy options
Alan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on manageable change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce anxiety and low mood and improve daily motivation. Another approach emphasises building practical coping skills and routines, such as small behavioural experiments, problem-solving steps and relaxation practices, which can help when stress or grief make routine tasks feel hard.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alan will discuss options with the client and adapt methods to match goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are collaborative, and plans are adjusted as progress is made so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and styles of contact. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational sessions. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, written reflection or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats help make ongoing support easier to fit into busy lives.
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Also listed
- Experience
- 17 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
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