- Person centred
- Integrative approach
- BACP registered
About Alison
Alison Kennedy is a warm and empathic counsellor with 12 years of experience. She supports people who are worried about sleep, stress, anxiety, relationships and life changes. Her approach is gentle and person centred, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in an integrative way. That means she draws on different approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways of thinking and relating.
Clients often come with concerns about grief, trauma and abuse, depression, or everyday strains such as parenting and caregiving. Alison also works with issues linked to body image, eating and sexual intimacy, chronic illness, and problems that follow separation or divorce. Sleeping difficulties are included among her areas of focus.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people set achievable goals and try new ways of coping. Techniques may include practical exercises, exploring attachment patterns, and learning skills to manage strong emotions.
People looking for support are encouraged to ask about how sessions are organised and what to expect. Alison aims to make therapy understandable and usable in day-to-day life, helping people build steadier routines and clearer priorities.
Online therapy approaches and how they help
Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy as part of her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match your values, which can help with anxiety and sleep struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help when intimacy, trust or repeated relationship difficulties cause distress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the session, offering steady support while the client leads the pace and topics.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Confirm whether sessions are video, phone or another format and choose what fits your life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt exercises and tools for remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and a wide range of related concerns such as body image, eating and chronic illness.
What is Alison's therapeutic style?
Her practice is integrative and person centred, meaning she adapts methods to each person's needs and focuses on collaboration and practical steps.
How long has she been practising?
Alison has 12 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.