Alan Bordeville


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About me
Are your days filled by constant stress, endless pressures and never ending to-do lists?
Do you spend a lot of time worrying what other people think and how to make them happy?
Are you running yourself ragged while trying to keep your head above water?
And even as you try to fall asleep at night...
🛑 Do you replay everything you could have done differently?
🛑 Do you worry about all the things you just HAVE to do tomorrow?
🛑 Do you question whether all you're doing is even enough?
And...
At times, do you feel like you don't even have control over your own mind?
Let me guess.
When things aren't working...
📍 You feel powerless
📍 You feel like you don't have control
📍 You feel like you're "stuck"
📍 You feel frustrated and overwhelmed
📍 You feel like you're lost
And you start thinking your needs aren't important.
It's exhausting - Isn't it?
How did your life turn out like this?
Now, if that sounds like you...
I've got some good news.
I Can Help
👋 Hi, I’m Alan Bordeville by the way.
I wanted to introduce myself in a way that shows I'm witty, charming and clever. Alas, I wrote this listing instead.
I've spent the past 15+ years mastering the skills needed to help people and earned a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology along the way. I'm also a registered member of the BACP, in case you were wondering.
And I help people just like you every single day:
📌 People who know something isn’t right
📌 People who feel like they’re on the edge
📌 People who feel "stuck" and powerless
And I would love to help you too.
We'll use a simple 3 step process.
I call it The Bordeville Method (what else?).
Here's how it works:
⚒️ Use Practical Tools
First, I’ll give you practical tools that you can use RIGHT AWAY to reduce the pain, anxiety, stress and worry you're feeling.
Making small tweaks and doing something for yourself every day are the key.
🌱 Find The Root Cause
If you feel like something in your life isn’t working…
This is usually a symptom of a much larger problem that’s a bit harder to see.
After all, there’s a reason you feel the way you do.
The only way to let go of this feeling is to figure out what’s causing it in the first place.
Once you do…
You can address the problem and change how you feel.
This is where most of the "therapy" happens.
⚜️ Create New Habits
The truth is…
You can’t expect to do the same things and get a different outcome. (I think it was Einstein who called that insanity!)
If you want long lasting results, you need to create new habits.
Making positive changes in your life is rewarding but challenging.
Sticking with new habits takes time and persistence.
But don’t worry…
I’ll help you create new habits that "stick".
Who Is This For?
✔️ Do you feel like something isn’t working?
✔️ Do you want to make a change?
✔️ Do you want to feel like yourself again?
If you answered "YES" to any of the questions above...
I can help YOU.
Now look...
I fully appreciate that you're probably somewhat sceptical.
Because the internet is littered with people who sell you nothing more than empty promises.
So I don’t just expect you to take my word for it.
*gasp*
Instead...
Here's What Other People Are Saying...
"Alan had a totally transformative impact on my mental wellbeing. The sessions with him were purposeful, goal oriented and hugely useful. They enabled me to re-gain a sense of perspective, to work out what mattered and taught me strategies for managing aspects of anxiety and day-to-day stress. I could not recommend Alan more highly." - Tom P
"I can't thank Alan enough for all the help during our sessions and outside. He's quite simply transformed my life /outlook on life. He has given me the tools to be able to cope with different situations. He was always just an email away if I ever needed any help in between sessions which I was so grateful for." - Brontee
"I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact Alan has had on my life. After feeling stuck and frustrated with my previous therapy experience, I decided to give it another try with Alan, and I'm so glad I did. Alans approach is both compassionate and effective. From our very first session, he demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding my concerns. His ability to create a safe and supportive space allowed me to open up in ways I hadn't before. Thank you Alan!" = Hannah D
"Alan is a fantastic counsellor who helped me through a tricky time. He's very personable, and was able to guide me through my thoughts with the right balance of involvement. Was also very flexible around my schedule." - Carl V
"Over many months of working together, Alan held a safe, non-judgemental, therapeutic space which helped me both develop a much better understanding of my self and implement practical strategies to deal with specific challenges. Highly recommended." - Jamie G
"Amazing therapist Alan helped me to find my confidence and self esteem and also after months of therapy because of Alan I understood better a lot of things and I was able to heal! I really advise therapy with Alan... thank you so much to save my mental health and direct me to the right way!" - Simona G
"I could not fault my experience with Alan. Arranging appointments was straight forward and Alan was always reliable. His supportive, understanding and none judgemental nature provided huge support. I would highly recommend Alan." - C G
"Alan is exceptional. Friendly, thoughtful, forbearing. I couldn't have asked for a better counselor." - Andrea P
"Alan was a pleasure to work with, and I would very happily recommend him." - Charlie L
"Last year July 2020 | contacted Alan Bordeville initially for bereavement counselling after waiting months for NHS counselling services. I identify as British Black and a woman of a certain age. For a few years now I have been searching for a counsellor where I could talk within a safe space with a therapist who listens to understand and not, just to diagnose, label me, and leave me stuck in the same place I started, with no new insight on my self or tools to deal with my mental health wellbeing moving forward with my life. I am writing this review to say thank you publicly to Alan for creating a safe space for me, that has supported my resoluteness, improved my awareness of what daily tools support me to deal with issues and so that I continue to thrive and show my self compassion care. The greatest thing that I leave his sessions feeling is that it is okay to be me even on a day I feel that is not a 'Good day'. So a year later after all the ups and down of a person identified as critically Extremely vulnerable by the NHS in this Covid 19 pandemic I get up everyday because of his weekly session of work with me." - Audrey H
In short...
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ because this stuff works.
Now I know that pesky little voice in your head is probably muttering something like...
"This all sounds great but my issue is different. This won't work for me..."
However, it’s worked for countless others and it’ll work for you too!
So if you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving...
Here's What You Need To Do Next:
If you would like to talk to me about getting you incredible results, then I’ll happily set aside some time for you.
Here’s how the process works:
First, you’ll need to click the 'Email me' button above and fill in the contact form.
Here's What'll Happen After That...
I’ll send you an email and SMS with instructions telling you how to schedule a time for your call.
Your initial Breakthrough Call will last between 15 and 30 minutes.
This is where we really begin working to figure out exactly what you want… And how to make it happen.
If you see the value in becoming one of my clients, great! We can talk about it.
If you don’t want to become a client - that’s OK too. No biggie.
Here's Why You Need To Act NOW
If you don’t take action, nothing will change.
Pain, anxiety, stress and worry thrive on inaction and procrastination.
Those feelings WON’T magically go away on their own.
In fact...
The longer you wait, the worse things will get.
WARNING - Time Is A Factor
This opportunity is extremely limited because of the intense one-on-one time needed in order to provide you with results.
Therefore, it is physically impossible for me to work with more than a handful of people at any given time.
In fact, right now I’ve ONLY got 2 spots left for NEW clients and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
So with that being said, know that the window of opportunity won’t be open long.
If you feel like this is right for you, click the ‘Email me’ button, fill in the form with your name, email address and phone number, hit ‘Send email’ - and let’s talk.
Speak Soon,
Alan Bordeville
Training, qualifications & experience
I've spent the past 15+ years mastering the skills needed to help people and earned a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology along the way. I'm also a registered member of the BACP, in case you were wondering.
Member organisations

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership

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Here's What Other People Are Saying...
"Alan had a totally transformative impact on my mental wellbeing. The sessions with him were purposeful, goal oriented and hugely useful. They enabled me to re-gain a sense of perspective, to work out what mattered and taught me strategies for managing aspects of anxiety and day-to-day stress. I could not recommend Alan more highly." - Tom P
"I can't thank Alan enough for all the help during our sessions and outside. He's quite simply transformed my life /outlook on life. He has given me the tools to be able to cope with different situations. He was always just an email away if I ever needed any help in between sessions which I was so grateful for." - Brontee
"I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact Alan has had on my life. After feeling stuck and frustrated with my previous therapy experience, I decided to give it another try with Alan, and I'm so glad I did. Alans approach is both compassionate and effective. From our very first session, he demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding my concerns. His ability to create a safe and supportive space allowed me to open up in ways I hadn't before. Thank you Alan!" = Hannah D
"Alan is a fantastic counsellor who helped me through a tricky time. He's very personable, and was able to guide me through my thoughts with the right balance of involvement. Was also very flexible around my schedule." - Carl V
"Over many months of working together, Alan held a safe, non-judgemental, therapeutic space which helped me both develop a much better understanding of my self and implement practical strategies to deal with specific challenges. Highly recommended." - Jamie G
"Amazing therapist Alan helped me to find my confidence and self esteem and also after months of therapy because of Alan I understood better a lot of things and I was able to heal! I really advise therapy with Alan... thank you so much to save my mental health and direct me to the right way!" - Simona G
"I could not fault my experience with Alan. Arranging appointments was straight forward and Alan was always reliable. His supportive, understanding and none judgemental nature provided huge support. I would highly recommend Alan." - C G
"Alan is exceptional. Friendly, thoughtful, forbearing. I couldn't have asked for a better counselor." - Andrea P
"Alan was a pleasure to work with, and I would very happily recommend him." - Charlie L
"Last year July 2020 | contacted Alan Bordeville initially for bereavement counselling after waiting months for NHS counselling services. I identify as British Black and a woman of a certain age. For a few years now I have been searching for a counsellor where I could talk within a safe space with a therapist who listens to understand and not, just to diagnose, label me, and leave me stuck in the same place I started, with no new insight on my self or tools to deal with my mental health wellbeing moving forward with my life. I am writing this review to say thank you publicly to Alan for creating a safe space for me, that has supported my resoluteness, improved my awareness of what daily tools support me to deal with issues and so that I continue to thrive and show my self compassion care. The greatest thing that I leave his sessions feeling is that it is okay to be me even on a day I feel that is not a 'Good day'. So a year later after all the ups and down of a person identified as critically Extremely vulnerable by the NHS in this Covid 19 pandemic I get up everyday because of his weekly session of work with me." - Audrey H