- Warm and empathic
- Practical coping tools
- Focus on sleep and routine
About Alison
Alison Fraser is a counsellor with twenty years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties. She offers a warm, empathic space without judgement and aims to help people feel more able to cope. Alison works with adults and young people, using clear, practical steps alongside listening and emotional support.
Alison draws on a variety of therapy styles to match what each person needs. She combines talking therapies with tools to handle difficult feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on building insight, practising useful skills and setting achievable goals for everyday life.
Her background includes extensive work in UK mental health services and time supporting people with trauma, addiction and eating difficulties. Alison has also worked in schools and community settings as a child and young person's counsellor. That breadth of practice informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach in one-to-one work.
People come to Alison for help with relationships, bereavement, parenting stress, neurodiversity, low mood and life changes. She also supports those living with long-term health issues and carers dealing with fatigue and strain. Conversations usually turn to practical coping, communication and rebuilding routines like sleep.
In session Alison aims to be straightforward and compassionate. She helps clients notice patterns, try small changes and reflect on what works. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the available times.
Therapy approaches that support sleep and daily routine
Alison uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people change unhelpful thoughts and routines that affect sleep and mood. CBT often involves identifying patterns, testing new behaviours and building small, practical habits that can improve rest. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she draws on; it helps people notice difficult thoughts and shift focus to values-driven action rather than getting stuck in worry.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. This is a collaborative process where different methods can be tried and adapted until something feels useful.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel and keep continuity when life is unpredictable. It can also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when that suits a client better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques used in face-to-face work to an online setting, helping people practise sleep routines, relaxation exercises and thought-recording in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Alison help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, trauma and relationship difficulties.
What is Alison's therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and non-judgemental. She blends talking with practical exercises and goal-setting to build day-to-day skills.
How long has Alison been practising?
Alison has around 20 years of professional experience working in UK mental health settings and in private practice.
What credential does Alison hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Alison?
International clients are accepted; check session arrangements and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Alison?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the listed availability.