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Alan Opfer, BACP

Alan Opfer works with people facing addiction, stress and changing life circumstances.

About Alan

Alan Opfer works with people facing addiction, stress and changing life circumstances. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that help day-to-day living. Alan draws on three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.

He aims to offer steady, non-judgemental support so people can start to feel more in control. Alan's core experience centres on alcohol and substance use. He has helped with pre- and post-detox coping, binge patterns, harm reduction and strategies for controlled use.

Background and approach

That practical work sits alongside support for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and self-esteem problems. Before moving into counselling, Alan worked in housing support and gained experience coordinating with community and clinical services. He also has lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges, and draws on that to understand what helps when someone is ready for change.

In sessions he follows a person-centred approach, meeting each person where they are and shaping the work around their needs. He also uses mindfulness practices to help with anxiety and present-moment coping, and solution-focused techniques to build clear, achievable steps forward. Alan offers a practical, down-to-earth style.

He aims to reduce shame and focus on what can be done now. People looking for straightforward guidance around substance use, stress or life changes may find his approach helpful.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406817	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Career difficulties
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Alan names

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How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist mirrors the client's concerns and adapts the pace and tone to suit them, which helps when someone needs steady, non-judgemental support for issues like addiction or low mood.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and improve coping. These techniques are easy to try in short online sessions and can be practised between meetings to steady mood and focus.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions concentrate on what is already working and set achievable next steps, which can be especially useful for people wanting quick tools to manage cravings or stressful situations.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video suits longer conversations and visual cues, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows a quicker check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different communication preferences.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Alan help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, grief, depression, relationship strain and a range of related issues listed in his specialities.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are person-centred, with mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps used when helpful to build practical coping and clear goals.

How much experience does he have?

Alan has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom alongside prior work in housing support.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Alan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.