Alan Opfer

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. My primary experience is in helping clients overcome alcohol and Substance abuse; Pre and Post Detoxification, Binge use, Harm-Reduction, Controlled use, and Coping strategies. However, I have developed a vast array of skills and experience working with mental health issues and disorders.
I have also gained a years experience of a Housing support Worker and am registered with the SSSC, having knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical and community supports.
I have experience with a variety of client groups and am open to everybody.

Having lived experience of addiction and poor mental health has seen me as a client seeking therapy and intervention at points in my life; I understand how serious and impactful these issues can be. In finding recovery I found a new passion of helping others find it also, vowing to give my all to my clients without judgment in a safe, practical way.

As a Person-Centred Therapist; I acknowledge your role as your own best agent, I will wrap my therapy around your dynamic needs, making it work with you.

I am here to support you to the best of my abilities, with the highest of standards.
Thank you for taking the first steps in living a happier, more fulfilling life.

Years Experience: 3

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Gender: Male

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number:

Credentials:

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: BACP #406817 exp 2026-08-29

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, LGBT, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career, Depression, Male therapist, Gay, Non-religious

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Alan Opfer

Recovery-focused person-centred therapist

Addiction and recovery
Person-centred approach
Registered with the SSSC

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About

Alan Opfer is credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. His main area of practice is supporting people to overcome alcohol and substance abuse, offering help around pre- and post-detoxification, binge use, harm-reduction, controlled use, and practical coping strategies.

He has also developed a broad range of skills working with other mental health issues and disorders. In addition, he has a year’s experience as a Housing Support Worker and is registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council), which contributes to his knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical and community supports.

Alan has experience with a variety of client groups and remains open to everybody. He brings lived experience of addiction and poor mental health, having been a client who sought therapy and intervention at points in his life; this background informs his understanding of how serious and impactful these issues can be.

Finding recovery led him to a commitment to help others pursue their own recovery, and he aims to work with clients without judgement in a practical, supportive way. As a Person-Centred Therapist, he recognises each person as their own best agent and adapts therapy to fit their changing needs so it works with them.

He is dedicated to supporting clients to the best of his abilities while maintaining high standards. He welcomes and supports those taking the first steps toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Years Experience: 3

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Addictions, Anger, Coping with life changes, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Adoption, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Dependent personality, Depression, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Porn, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Vaping, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials:
NPI Number:
License: BACP #406817 exp 2026-08-29

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

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How much experience does Alan Opfer have?

Alan Opfer has 3 years of professional therapy experience.

In which languages does Alan Opfer provide therapy?

Alan Opfer provides therapy in English.

Where is Alan Opfer located?

Alan Opfer is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alan Opfer as my therapist?

You can work with Alan Opfer through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Alan Opfer cost?

The cost of therapy with Alan Opfer can vary depending on factors such as your location and his availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To begin therapy with Alan Opfer, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with him. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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