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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment issues
About Alan
PACFA counsellor Alan Stokes has three years' experience as a practising therapist and around a decade working in the mental health field. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder and depression. Sessions are conducted in English from Australia.
Alan focuses on clear, practical conversations about what is causing strain and what can change. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions, reduce unhelpful behaviours and rebuild day-to-day routines. He aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-focused rather than full of jargon.
People bring a wide range of issues, and Alan often works on attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems and men’s issues. He also supports people facing midlife transitions, difficult relationships with narcissistic traits, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
In session he talks through coping strategies, behavioural changes and ways to notice patterns that keep problems going. He adapts the pace depending on how someone responds and what their short-term goals are. Practical tasks between sessions may be suggested to build skills and track progress.
Alan uses his PACFA credential as his professional qualification. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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Therapeutic methods and what online sessions involve
Alan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and behaviour. One common approach is cognitive-style work that helps people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts. This method supports anxiety, depression and patterns that prolong distress by making thinking habits clearer and more manageable.Another typical strand is behavioural skills training. That includes practicable strategies for reducing addictive behaviours, improving sleep and building routines. It also covers communication skills practice and gradual exposure steps for trauma-related avoidance.
Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. Alan will discuss goals, preferences and how someone responds in early meetings, then adjust methods over time. The clinician-client conversation guides whether cognitive work, behavioural tasks or a mix is most useful for the person's situation.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family life, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. They can also permit shorter or longer meetings depending on what is helpful for the person.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder and depression, with added focus on abandonment, attachment, body image and communication problems.
How would he approach sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversations practical and goal-focused. Sessions often include coping strategies, behavioural work and tasks between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a practising therapist and roughly ten years working in the mental health field.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a PACFA counsellor and practises from Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.