- Years in practice
- 12
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Alan
Alan Clucas is a counsellor who works from a person-centred framework. He uses a straightforward, respectful style that helps people feel heard and understood when they are facing difficult issues. He invites clients to build on their own strengths and to set goals that matter to them.
He has twelve years of professional experience working across a range of concerns. Those include addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar experiences, anxiety, depression and stress.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, self-esteem issues and parenting challenges. In sessions he combines Client-Centred Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Somatic Therapy techniques. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person, exploring motivation for change, and noticing how emotions show up in the body.
He keeps language plain and practical so people can use what they learn between sessions. Alan is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works with adults and accepts international clients who can join from the United Kingdom.
Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged in formats that suit different schedules. People often come to him when life shifts feel overwhelming. He helps them untangle complex problems, make manageable plans and rehearse new ways of coping.
The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
What Alan works with
Everything Alan lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alan helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Alan's approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathic listening and acceptance to help people make sense of their situation and find their own solutions. It often helps with stress, low mood and relationship concerns by making space to clarify what matters.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method for exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation to change. It works well for issues such as addictions, lifestyle shifts and situations where someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.
Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily responses and simple grounding techniques. This can support people dealing with trauma, anxiety or overwhelming emotions by helping them notice and manage how feelings appear in the body.
Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences, and then adapt conversations and exercises so they fit the person and the problem. This collaborative process aims to find practical steps the client can use between sessions.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for visual cues and longer reflective work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can be a shorter check-in or a way to keep momentum between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Questions people ask about Alan
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar experiences, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem and parenting challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred style that prioritises listening and collaboration, combined with Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and Somatic Therapy to notice bodily responses.
What is his professional background?
He has twelve years of professional experience working with adults on complex and everyday problems across emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients who can join from the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
He holds sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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