Alan Cox, BACP

Alan Cox has practiced as a counsellor since 2008, beginning his work in the voluntary charity sector before establishing a private practice in 2012 after completing a BA (Hons) in Counselling. He had previously completed a Foundation Degree in Counselling. He continues to contribute to the bereavement voluntary sector by providing supervision to other counsellors, combining community engagement with his private work.

He speaks from personal experience of having been in therapy himself, so he understands what it feels like to sit in the opposite chair and appreciates the benefits that counselling can bring. Over the years he has worked with a wide range of life issues, including divorce, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, redundancy, unemployment, retirement, and relocation, among other concerns.

Before focusing on counselling full time, Alan gained experience in coaching, training, and people development. That background has informed his understanding of how workplaces have evolved, the growing demands placed on staff, and the impact these pressures can have on individuals and managers alike.

Alan offers a welcoming, secure and personal environment and approaches each person without judgement. He listens empathically, reflects what he hears, and works collaboratively so clients can explore and make sense of their feelings. Counselling for him is not about telling people what to do but about helping them help themselves. He draws on different models of therapy to support understanding and change, combining empathetic listening with a practical focus on the causes and the factors that may be maintaining distress.