Allan Brooks
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About the Therapist
Allan Brooks is a dedicated person-centred counsellor with over three years of experience providing both short-term and long-term therapy to adult clients from a wide range of backgrounds. He has worked with people facing diverse emotional, mental health, and physical health challenges, including the impact of long-term illness, disability, caring responsibilities, bereavement, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
His approach is empathic, non-judgemental, and supportive, creating a safe space where clients can explore difficult experiences at their own pace. Allan is experienced in both remote and face-to-face delivery, offering therapy through video, audio, telephone, text-based support, and in-person work.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online, Telephone, Text-Based, Face-to-Face
- Client groups: Adults
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Health Conditions, Caring Responsibilities, Relationship Difficulties
- Registration: MBACP
- Approach: Person-Centred Counselling
Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Humanistic Route)
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 1 Introduction to Counselling
Therapy Approach
- Person-centred counselling
- Empathic and non-judgemental support
- Remote and digital therapeutic delivery
- Single Session Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy informed CPD
Client Types
- Adults
- Clients managing mental health difficulties
- Carers and individuals affected by long-term illness or disability
- People seeking short-term or long-term therapy
Areas of Support
- Anxiety and depression
- Bereavement and grief
- Cancer, dementia, and long-term health conditions
- Relationship difficulties
- Substance misuse related concerns
- Self-harm and suicide awareness informed support
Professional Registration
- Member of the BACP (MBACP)
- Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service
- ICO registered
- Public indemnity insured
Professional Experience
- Remote Person-Centred Counsellor with Xyla Digital Therapies
- Trainee and volunteer counsellor with Crossroads Care Kent
- Experience in assessments, risk management, safeguarding, and digital case documentation
- Experienced in video, telephone, text, and face-to-face therapeutic delivery
What to Expect
Allan offers a calm, supportive, and respectful space where clients can talk openly about the challenges they are facing. His person-centred approach places importance on empathy, acceptance, and helping clients feel genuinely heard, whether they are dealing with mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, bereavement, or the emotional impact of illness and caring responsibilities.
Sessions are tailored to the individual and can be offered in different formats depending on what feels most accessible and comfortable. Allan’s aim is to support clients in exploring their experiences safely and developing greater clarity, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.