I am credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. My primary experience is in helping clients overcome alcohol and Substance abuse; Pre and Post Detoxification, Binge use, Harm-Reduction, Controlled use, and Coping strategies. However, I have developed a vast array of skills and experience working with mental health issues and disorders.
I have also gained a years experience of a Housing support Worker and am registered with the SSSC, having knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical and community supports.
I have experience with a variety of client groups and am open to everybody.
Having lived experience of addiction and poor mental health has seen me as a client seeking therapy and intervention at points in my life; I understand how serious and impactful these issues can be. In finding recovery I found a new passion of helping others find it also, vowing to give my all to my clients without judgment in a safe, practical way.
As a Person-Centred Therapist; I acknowledge your role as your own best agent, I will wrap my therapy around your dynamic needs, making it work with you.
I am here to support you to the best of my abilities, with the highest of standards.
Thank you for taking the first steps in living a happier, more fulfilling life.
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Career difficulties, Depression, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #406817
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alan Opfer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Alan has a relaxed and friendly manner which put me at ease very quickly. He listens and responds in ways that show he understands how I'm feeling and why. He explains to me why I'm thinking or feeling the way I am. He takes time with me which I really appreciate.
Written on Sep 03, 2026 after therapy with Alan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Very understanding
Written on Aug 23, 2026 after therapy with Alan for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Alan is a very professional and respectful therapist who puts my needs first, he is very understanding of my requirements and is very flexible with my work/life schedule.
over the past 8/10 months he has offered great support for me and has helped me progress with all the issues i had
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Alan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Alan is amazing. Todays session was just an introduction but he’s certainly put my fears and anxiety to rest. Very kind, caring, patient and professional. Thank you for a wonderful first session Alan
Written on Jan 27, 2025 after therapy with Alan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
After terrible previous therapists, I feel like I’ve found someone who will not only listen, but offer advice and guidance on my mental health journey. If you’re looking for someone who can do it all. I highly recommend Alan
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Alan for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem