- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Young adult support
About Alison
Alison Fraser is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults and young people on common pressures such as stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns. Alison's profile also lists support for trauma, addictions and eating difficulties.
She has worked in the NHS as a specialist mental health therapist and in roles addressing trauma, addictions and eating disorders. Her background includes school and community work as a child and young people's counsellor and family therapist, and she has also run a mental health charity recognised locally.
In practice Alison uses several well-known counselling methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot unhelpful patterns. Attachment-focused ideas and client-centred ways of working feature when building trust and exploring relationships.
Sessions focus on practical steps alongside talking. Clients can expect to look at coping skills for anxiety and mood, and to work on relationship and life-direction issues. She also offers support for grief, neurodiversity-related concerns and parenting stress.
Her work combines clinical roles in public services with private practice for adults and young people. The biography notes published work and examples of clinical excellence across services. People who value clear, experience-led support for common young adult pressures may find her approach straightforward and experienced.
How Alison uses established approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking committed steps even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and feeling stuck during life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going, and teaches concrete strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will discuss the methods most likely to help based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and moving schedules. They also allow shorter check-ins, not needing travel time, and flexible planning that can help someone juggle jobs, shifts or university timetables. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical options to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, trauma, addictions and eating difficulties, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred ways of working to combine talking with practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience, including roles in the NHS and in community and school settings.
Is she registered with a professional body and where does she practise?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and sessions may be arranged across borders; check the match process for any practical details.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
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