Alan Stokes , PACFA

Alan Stokes is a PACFA-credentialed therapist working in Australia who brings three years of professional experience as a therapist alongside a decade of involvement in the wider mental health field. He holds PACFA, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia credential, which denotes recognised professional standing within the Australian counselling community.

Alan works with people facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, survivors of trauma and abuse, and clients managing bipolar disorder and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and circumstances. His style focuses on collaboration and practical support so clients can explore change at their own pace.

Alan recognises the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and he frames therapy as a process of empowerment. He aims to support and encourage clients through the steps toward improved wellbeing, helping them build skills and insights that fit their goals and personal situation.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Alan uses evidence-based, skill-focused interventions that help identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and build practical coping strategies. These approaches are useful for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day difficulties by teaching concrete tools clients can apply between sessions.

He also applies trauma-informed methods that prioritise safety, pacing, and the processing of difficult experiences. These approaches are oriented toward people recovering from trauma and abuse and aim to strengthen resilience, emotional regulation, and a sense of control over one’s responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Alan collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, maintain continuity when life is busy, and choose the format that best supports engagement and progress.