Alan Russell, NCPS
Alan Russell is a counsellor with five years' professional experience across teaching, coordinating and direct client work.
About Alan
Alan Russell is a counsellor with five years' professional experience across teaching, coordinating and direct client work. He uses a calm, respectful style and aims to make first steps feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed. Alan holds the NCPS credential and works from the United Kingdom, offering sessions in English.
He has supported people struggling with stress and anxiety, and those coping with addictions and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
He also helps clients who are facing career difficulties, mood concerns and depressive feelings. Additional areas he addresses include guilt and shame, men's issues, midlife crisis, pregnancy and childbirth and workplace problems. Alan describes his practice as integrative, which means he adapts conversations and plans to the needs of each person.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. He aims to listen closely, reflect what matters most, and work collaboratively on small, achievable changes. People can expect straightforward language and paced sessions that match their comfort level.
Alan encourages clients to name what they want to change and to try simple strategies between meetings. He frames therapy as a process, not an instant fix, and supports clients through the ups and downs of progress. To begin, he asks people to register and complete a brief matching questionnaire before arranging sessions.
That start helps shape what the early meetings will cover and how the plan will develop.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS17-05491 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alan works with
Everything Alan lists, in their own terms.
Online support
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Alan collaborates with people to set goals and then tests which techniques help most. He adapts methods over time, checking in about what feels useful and what should change so treatment fits the individual's aims and preferences.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when visual contact helps the conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typed exchanges, want brief reflections between meetings or need more flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Alan commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, career problems and depression, plus related areas such as guilt, men's issues and workplace difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, adaptable style that matches the conversation and plan to each person. Sessions emphasise listening, clear goals and practical steps.
What is his professional background?
He has five years' professional experience in counselling roles that include teaching and coordinating, alongside direct client work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What does the getting started process look like?
Begin 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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