Kevin Alton, BACP
Kevin Alton is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship pain, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression.
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy Issues
- Self Esteem
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About Kevin
Kevin Alton is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship pain, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. He also supports clients dealing with stress, parenting pressures, grief and sexual concerns. He is patient and direct, and aims to make it easier to talk about what feels difficult.
Kevin first trained in counselling over ten years ago and has steady experience since then. He holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as his credential.
Background and approach
He keeps up with new ideas and uses practical methods to help people move forward. In sessions he focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversations. He listens without rushing and encourages small steps that fit everyday life.
He uses Client-Centred ideas to make space for what matters to the client, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Kevin also draws on Imago Relationship Therapy when relationship patterns are central. That approach looks at how past experiences shape how people relate now, and offers ways to improve communication and intimacy.
He uses mindfulness exercises to help with stress and strong emotions. People come to Kevin for many concerns including intimacy issues, career stress, ADHD-related challenges, codependency and feelings of emptiness. He works with individuals to explore goals and practical steps, and helps clients learn skills they can use outside sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375187 | January 2027 |
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 Kevin works with
Everything Kevin lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kevin lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online work using CBT often includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviours between sessions. It can help with anxiety, depression and managing stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and then choose methods together. That collaborative planning means the focus can shift as progress is made or new issues arise.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone calls can be a shorter check-in without video, and chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer written contact. These options allow flexibility with timing and pace while still using the chosen therapeutic methods to guide the work.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Kevin help with?
He supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety and stress. Other areas include parenting, grief, career problems and sexual concerns.
What is Kevin's style in sessions?
He offers a calm, down-to-earth approach that combines listening with practical steps. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters to the individual.
How much counselling experience does he have?
Kevin has around ten years of counselling experience following his initial training. He has built a practice and continues to update his skills.
What credentials and region are listed for Kevin?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are offered for online sessions?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are booked through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Kevin?
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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