Alan Opfer, BACP

Alan Opfer is a UK-based therapist with three years of professional experience who specialises in supporting people through addiction recovery and a wide range of mental health challenges. He has focused much of his work on alcohol and substance use, offering practical support around pre- and post-detoxification, binge use, harm-reduction, controlled use, and coping strategies, while also developing skills across anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life changes.

Before moving into therapeutic work Alan gained experience as a housing support worker and holds registration with relevant professional bodies. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - which is the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists, and he has experience of multi-disciplinary clinical and community supports.

Alan draws on lived experience of addiction and mental health difficulties, and that background informs a practical, nonjudgmental approach. As a person-centred therapist he recognises the client as their own best agent and adapts therapy to fit each individual’s changing needs. He works with a variety of client groups and is open to people from diverse backgrounds, committed to supporting clients with empathy, respect, and professional standards as they work toward more fulfilling lives.

Person-Centred, Mindful, and Solution-Focused Support Online

Alan uses client-centred therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of the work, offering a respectful, empathetic environment where an individual’s goals and choices shape the pace and direction of therapy. This approach is helpful for people facing life changes, self-esteem challenges, relationship issues, and recovery from addiction.

He also draws on mindfulness therapy, which teaches present-focused awareness and practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and strong emotions. Mindfulness practices can support coping with cravings, mood swings, and day-to-day triggers.

Solution-focused techniques are used to identify strengths and set achievable steps toward specific goals, making them useful for addressing immediate concerns like relapse prevention, communication problems, or practical life adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Alan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as circumstances change.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, letting people arrange sessions around work, family, and other commitments and access support from wherever they are in the United Kingdom.