Alan Cox

Alan Cox has been counselling since 2008. He began his work in the voluntary charity sector and went on to establish a private practice in 2012 after completing a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Counselling, building on an earlier Foundation Degree in Counselling.

He continues to work in the bereavement voluntary sector, providing supervision to other counsellors. Having experienced therapy himself, he understands what it feels like to sit in the opposite chair and recognises the positive impact counselling can provide.

Over the years he has worked with many of life’s challenges, including divorce, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, redundancy, unemployment, retirement and relocating to another part of the country, among other concerns.

In previous roles he gained practical experience in coaching, training and people development, and observed how workplace demands have grown while resources have often reduced, taking a toll on staff and management alike.

Alan offers a welcoming, secure and confidential space in which he listens empathetically and reflects back what he hears. His approach is collaborative rather than directive - helping people to help themselves. He draws on a range of therapeutic models and takes a practical view, exploring not only the presenting issue but also the causes and factors that are maintaining it, so clients can work toward overcoming or coming to terms with their difficulties.