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Alan Morris

Therapist · United Kingdom

Alan Morris, NCPS

Practical counselling focused on thoughts and habits

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  • Thoughts and everyday habits
  • Practical coping strategies
  • Client-centred approach

About Alan

Alan Morris supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career uncertainty and major life changes. He focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help people manage symptoms and move forward. Alan works in English and brings 11 years of experience to his sessions. He holds NCPS as a listed credential and practises from the United Kingdom.

Alan aims for simple, practical conversations. He listens first, to understand what matters to each person. Sessions are used to make sense of events and habits that are getting in the way. He helps people spot small changes that can make daily life easier.

His style draws on client-centred listening alongside techniques from cognitive behavioural work and solution-focused methods. That means the conversation is shaped around the person, with an eye for unhelpful thinking patterns and quick practical steps to try. Alan also uses coaching-style conversations when helpful for work and life goals.

Over more than a decade he has helped people develop coping skills and clearer routines. He has worked with a wide range of concerns including attachment issues, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, trauma responses, sexuality and relationship diversity. He also supports people dealing with isolation, addiction-related behaviours and sexual harm.

Alan describes counselling as a courageous step and treats reaching out as something to be respected. If someone chooses to begin, he aims to work collaboratively so they can see whether the process is helping and decide next steps together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Alan uses client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work to guide sessions. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises understanding the person's perspective and following their pace, which helps people feel heard and choose their own goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and everyday habits, offering practical exercises to try between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and what works already, to build momentum quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alan works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs and goals. He will discuss options and adjust the focus as the work progresses so the sessions remain useful and relevant.

Practical benefits of online work include making sessions easier to fit around daily life and reducing travel time. Some formats make shorter check-ins straightforward and can suit people needing concise support around work breaks or busy days. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered here, so please confirm the current online options before booking.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alan help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, career worries and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, OCD and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style?

He combines listening-focused client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused steps. The approach aims to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small practical changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of experience working with a range of concerns and has supported over 200 people in his practice.

What credentials and location apply?

Alan lists NCPS as his credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

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