Alan Clucas, BACP

Alan Clucas is licensed to practise in the United Kingdom and brings eleven years of professional experience to his work with individuals facing difficult life challenges. He has supported people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes, concentrating on practical strategies and compassionate listening to help clients move forward.

Alan works from the perspective that each person knows their story best and carries strengths that can be drawn on during change. He encourages clients to recognise those strengths and build on them while navigating symptoms, relationships, and transitions. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Alan emphasises the courage involved in taking that first step. He aims to offer steady, collaborative support as clients explore goals, develop coping skills, and seek a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alan integrates Client-Centred Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Therapy into his online practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports - this approach is useful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own motivations for change and resolve ambivalence; it can be especially helpful for addictions, behaviour change, and goal-setting. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily experience and how emotions show up in the body, offering ways to work with trauma responses, stress, and anxiety through body-oriented awareness and regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions as understanding grows, combining techniques when helpful and adjusting direction based on client feedback.

Online therapy with Alan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible for people with busy lives, mobility limits, or geographical distance. Working remotely allows registered professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and meet clients where they are, supporting progress through a format that fits the client’s routine and comfort level.