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Kevin Alton, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online therapy options- Relationship issues
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
About Kevin
Kevin Alton is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. He helps people with relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, sexual difficulties and the stress of life changes. He also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, career questions and concerns linked to ADHD.
Kevin uses clear, practical ways of working. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing new ways of responding and talking through relationship patterns. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centred ideas and mindfulness in session work.
Many people come to him worried about communication problems, commitment fears, feelings of emptiness or the impact of past abandonment and attachment difficulties. He also offers support around codependency, divorce and separation and issues connected to kink and alternative sexual cultures.
Kevin describes his role as listening and offering straightforward tools you can use between sessions. He aims for pace that suits the person and concentrates on steps you can try this week. He is comfortable working with men and women and understands barriers some men face when reaching out.
Kevin keeps up with new research and practical approaches developed over his ten years of practice. He works with individuals and with relationship concerns in counselling conversations that combine practical exercises, reflective listening and attention to feelings.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Kevin uses structured approaches in online sessions
Kevin commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred work in online conversations. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying small experiments to shift feelings and behaviour, which helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship patterns. Client-centred work gives space for the person to tell their story and for the counsellor to reflect back what matters most to them, which helps clarify values and goals.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Kevin will discuss goals and preferences with each person and then agree a plan to test methods that suit those aims. He works collaboratively, adjusting pace and exercises as needs become clearer.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, avoid travel and use shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow for face-to-face conversation without leaving home and for flexible scheduling around work or family commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, sexual difficulties and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured sessions that focus on noticing thoughts and testing new responses, drawing on CBT, client-centred ideas and mindfulness.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of counselling experience and keeps up with new approaches and research in the field.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or practical details when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payment organised?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.