- Warm non-judgemental space
- Practical coping skills
- Helps with relationships
About Alison
Alison Fraser is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 20 years of clinical experience. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space and helps people who are feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or struggling after loss. She also supports those facing relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, trauma from childhood abuse, and issues linked to neurodiversity.
Alison draws on straightforward, practical work in sessions. She helps people build insight and practical ways to cope with day-to-day stress. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way of feeling better and on small, manageable steps to change. She aims to bring compassion and realism to work together.
Her background includes many roles in the UK health and community sector, such as specialist mental health therapist, trauma specialist, addictions worker, and eating disorders therapist. She has worked with young people in schools and run a charity that was voted charity of the year. Her work has been published and shared as an example of good practice.
In private practice she sees adults and young people for a wide range of concerns. Her approach is adaptable and draws on several evidence-informed methods to meet each person’s needs. Alison uses clear language and avoids jargon so sessions feel useful from the start.
People who come to her can expect a blend of talking, practical exercises, and reflection. The aim is to help clients develop skills to manage anxiety, handle setbacks, and make decisions that fit their values. She works collaboratively to find the right pace and focus for each person.
How Alison's approaches translate to online therapy
Alison uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and provides practical tools to change patterns that maintain stress or depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will collaborate with each person to pick methods that suit their goals and situation. She will check in about what is helping and adjust the approach as therapy progresses so it stays relevant and useful.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family commitments or travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, or phone-based sessions if bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and behavioural tasks to work well in remote sessions and keep therapy focused on practical change.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can Alison help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, and concerns linked to neurodiversity among other issues.
What is Alison's therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and empathic with practical tools. Sessions mix conversation with exercises to build insight and coping skills.
How long has Alison worked in this field?
She has 20 years of professional experience across NHS and community settings and in private practice.
Where is Alison based and how is she accredited?
She works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as recorded in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.