- Warm and empathic
- Person centred
- BACP accredited
About Alison
Alison Kennedy is a counsellor with 12 years of practice who focuses on helping men improve wellbeing. She approaches sessions with warmth and empathy, aiming to make it easier to talk about stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and life changes. Her style is down-to-earth and person centred, so conversations start from each person's real concerns and goals.
Her background includes accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, referred to as BACP. Alison blends different approaches to suit the person in front of her rather than using a single fixed method. This means sessions can look different depending on the issue and what the client finds helpful.
In practice she works through practical steps and new ways of thinking alongside listening and emotional support. Techniques can include looking at patterns that keep difficulties going, developing new coping skills, and noticing values that matter most. The focus is on small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Alison has experience with trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family matters, and worries about body image, chronic illness, sleep and eating. She also helps people dealing with anger, self-esteem and attachment difficulties. Her aim is to create a supportive space where people can explore problems and try different strategies.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where their priorities guide the work. Alison accepts international clients and holds sessions in English. To begin, readers can use the site process to match and book a session.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in ways that translate well to online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with change. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a non-judgemental space where the client sets the pace and topics, which can help people who need a steady, listening presence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison discusses goals and preferences with each person and suggests ways of working that suit their needs. That might mean trying short practical exercises one week and deeper reflection the next; the approach is collaborative and responsive to what helps most.
The therapist's biography does not specify exact online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to work from a quieter place or take a shorter check-in during a lunch break. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like ACT exercises, reflective conversation and coping skills training to an online setting so progress can continue even when meeting remotely.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy concerns, plus issues like sleep, eating and chronic illness.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Sessions are person centred and conversational, with practical steps and time to talk through feelings and patterns that get in the way of progress.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Alison has 12 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and uses an integrative, person centred approach.
What professional credential does Alison hold?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.