Alan Opfer, BACP

Alan Opfer offers straightforward support for people facing addiction, anxiety, depression and life changes. He keeps sessions down to earth and focuses on what a person wants to change. The first paragraph here is written for someone scanning on a phone who needs clear, calm information fast.

Alan uses a person-centred approach that treats the client as the expert on their own life. He listens without judgement and helps shape the work around each person’s goals. That style is practical and collaborative rather than prescriptive.

He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. These tools can be useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and managing urges related to addiction.

Solution-focused methods are used too, so sessions can include goal-setting, small experiments and steps that build momentum. The emphasis is on what helps now and what can be repeated between meetings.

Alan has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He has worked with people affected by alcohol and substance use, and has experience from roles in housing support and multi-disciplinary teams.

People who choose him often want a non-judgemental space and practical ways to cope. Sessions are available in English and delivered online through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Alan uses person-centred work to build sessions around each person’s priorities. This approach means the client leads the pace and topics while the therapist offers empathic listening and practical feedback. It suits people who want their concerns heard and understood before making changes.

Mindfulness techniques are also part of the offer. These are simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations and reduce reactivity. They can help with stress, anxiety, cravings and low mood by creating space between feeling and action.

Solution-focused methods aim for small, achievable change. Sessions often include setting short-term goals and testing small actions between meetings to see what works in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options and tailor the blend of listening, mindfulness and practical steps to match goals, needs and personal preferences.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make work flexible. Video helps when visual connection matters, phone works well if bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. Overall this range lets people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.