- Guilt and shame
- Student support
- Depression help
About Alan
Alan Wake is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps those struggling with feelings of guilt and shame and people who feel stuck or unmotivated.
Alan works directly and plainly in sessions. He listens, asks practical questions and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations focus on what has been happening day to day and what small changes might make life feel more manageable.
He has substantial experience with undergraduate and postgraduate students, including those who come from overseas. He also meets people from a wide range of backgrounds and ages. That breadth informs how he talks about study pressure, transitions and the strain of juggling responsibilities.
Sessions aim to help people understand the beliefs and habits that feed shame or guilt, and to try practical steps that reduce their day-to-day impact. Alan encourages clear, doable actions alongside talking through what matters. He explains ideas plainly and checks in about what feels most useful for each person.
People who choose him can expect steady, straightforward work on patterns, relationships and how to manage mood and anxiety. The focus is on learning approaches that can be used after sessions, and on noticing gradual shifts rather than quick fixes.
Approaches for tackling guilt and shameonline
Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in clear, practical ways. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test whether those thoughts match reality; this can reduce rumination and self-blame. Behavioural techniques focus on small, repeatable actions - for example scheduling brief activities that rebuild confidence or testing out different ways of responding in difficult conversations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods feel helpful and adjust plans as needed. That means checking what matters to the client, what fits their life, and which steps feel doable in day-to-day routines.
Confirm the current online session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a quieter location or from between other commitments, helping therapy fit around study, work or family life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also addresses guilt and shame, isolation and workplace issues.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He talks about the beliefs and daily patterns that keep those feelings alive and tries small, practical steps to reduce their impact. Sessions mix reflection with doable actions.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of experience working in counselling settings and with higher education students. That experience includes undergraduate and postgraduate clients from local and international backgrounds.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats. Check the booking tools for what is offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the booking flow.
How do I begin booking a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.