- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma informed care
About Alison
Alison Hopkins is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 17 years of experience. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression and worries tied to identity and intimacy. Alison focuses on young adult concerns such as feeling behind, starting careers, first serious relationships, and major life changes.
She prefers straightforward conversations. Sessions centre on listening and helping people name what is most troubling. Practical steps and small experiments are used alongside talking to help reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.
Alison draws on a mix of approaches depending on the issue. Client-Centred work creates space to reflect. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps spot patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going. Trauma-Focused work is used when past harms are still affecting everyday life.
People often come with problems around attachment, abandonment and commitment. Alison also supports those dealing with infidelity, communication breakdown, loneliness, and struggles connected to kink and alternative sex culture. She works with concerns linked to major events such as divorce or disaster.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted, and arrangements vary by location. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on attentive listening and creating space for people to speak about what matters most. Online sessions can provide the same opportunity to reflect and be heard, helping with anxiety, uncertainty and identity questions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and uses straightforward exercises to change them. Delivered remotely, CBT can include homework, short skills practice between sessions, and concrete tools for managing panic, low mood or worry.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past harms and reducing their impact on present life. When trauma is part of the picture, this work is paced and practical, with attention to stabilising coping before moving into deeper material.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison will discuss goals, preferences and how things feel in early sessions. Together they decide what to try and adapt plans as needed, keeping the process collaborative.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online appointments helpful for fitting therapy around study, work shifts or travel. Remote sessions can make it easier to keep regular meetings, try short check-ins, or focus on written exercises between appointments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and grief among other concerns. Young adult issues like starting work, relationships and feeling behind are mentioned as a focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses listening alongside small steps and exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with international clients or in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone or messaging sessions are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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