Alison Fraser

Alison Fraser is a BACP-registered counsellor with 20 years of experience. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space and helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She also supports those dealing with trauma, bereavement, addictions and challenges linked to neurodiversity and identity.

Alison draws on practical talking therapy to help people find clearer direction and cope with life changes. She listens for what matters most and works with each person to set manageable goals. Her style is compassionate and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope.

Her background includes work across the NHS and community settings in the United Kingdom. She has worked with trauma, eating difficulties and addiction services, and has experience supporting young people in schools as a child and young person counsellor. Her work has been published and recognised across services, and she has also run a mental health charity.

In sessions Alison uses a range of approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed ways of understanding relationships, and emotion-focused skills. She adapts methods to the person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions aim to build insight, practical coping skills and steadier ways of relating.

People who choose Alison can expect collaborative work that balances support and practical steps. Her practice is with adults and young people, and she welcomes international clients who work in English. To begin, follow the service start steps and schedule a time that fits your needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Alison uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and stress because it focuses on practical steps and problem-solving.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current connections. This approach can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment concerns or repeating relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that suit them. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits day-to-day life and emotional needs.

For practical matters, check the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins from different places. Some formats can also suit shorter check-ins or sessions where being on camera is not needed, so discuss preferences when arranging times.