Alan Dovey

Overview

Alan Dovey is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working from consulting rooms in Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15) and offering online sessions. The profile presents him as an experienced clinician with a long clinical, academic and consultancy background in CBT, occupational psychotherapy and training.

The practice emphasises evidence-based CBT approaches, professional accreditation and a confidential, client-centred style; Alan is described as having a relaxed manner and long experience in clinical work, teaching and service leadership roles.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited for adults seeking evidence-based CBT for mood and anxiety problems, occupational anxiety and trauma-related difficulties. He works with clients who prefer a clinician with strong clinical experience and professional accreditation.

• Depression and low mood
• Generalised anxiety, worry and stress
• OCD and trauma-related responses

Approach

Alan’s approach is cognitive behavioural psychotherapy rooted in evidence-based assessment and treatment. Treatment typically involves structured CBT interventions tailored to the presenting problem, including formulation, collaborative goal-setting and targeted behavioural experiments and cognitive work.

He also addresses occupational anxiety and can liaise with employers where appropriate, offering a practical focus that links therapeutic work to workplace functioning. When clinically indicated and with client consent, he can liaise with GPs to discuss medication or medical treatment options.

Sessions are offered face-to-face from consulting rooms in Edgbaston and remotely via online appointments, allowing flexibility in delivery while maintaining the same CBT framework across formats.

Education and Training

Alan has an MSc, RMN, PGDip and BABCP accreditation and UKCP registration, honorary lecturing roles at the University of Birmingham, and experience as a clinical lecturer and consultant psychotherapist. He has published and lectured internationally and has held leadership roles in regional mental health services and emergency services teams.

Support

Clients are supported through a confidential clinical process with emphasis on clear boundaries, informed consent and careful record-keeping. The profile notes that written communication to a GP would only be done with the client’s permission and that clients would have access to reports prior to sending.

Preparation and integration are implied through structured CBT work and liaison where needed; the profile emphasises a supportive, experienced therapeutic stance and adherence to professional codes and governance standards.

Practical details

Appointments can be booked via the Think CBT booking system; face-to-face sessions take place in Birmingham (B15) with exact location provided on booking confirmation, and online sessions are available.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.