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Alison French, BACP

Alison French is a counsellor who uses client-centred and trauma-focused ways of working.

About Alison

Alison French is a counsellor who uses client-centred and trauma-focused ways of working. She offers calm, respectful support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse. Alison also helps with self-esteem, feelings of guilt or shame, life purpose and recovery after sexual assault and abuse.

Alison has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

She believes people know their own lives best and aims to create a gentle space where someone can be heard without judgement. Conversations are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a fixed script. Her practice combines a person-centred attitude with trauma-focused ideas.

That means sessions focus on listening, understanding how past events affect present life, and building small practical tools to manage symptoms. She may offer simple breathing exercises and attention-based practices to help manage overwhelming feelings. Alison also uses Focusing-orientated work to help people notice how emotions and the body connect.

This can help someone find stuck feelings and gain clearer perspective before choosing next steps. The pace is set by the person in the room and tailored to what feels safe for them. Overall Alison aims to support people in finding more confidence, clearer direction and better everyday coping.

She works alongside each person as they make changes, offering steady presence and practical options for moving forward.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394755	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Alison names

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Trauma-informed and person-centred online care

Alison works from two main approaches. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past traumatic events affect day-to-day feelings and reactions, helping a person understand patterns and find ways to reduce distress. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, using empathic listening and non-judgemental presence so someone can explore what matters most to them.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the journey. Alison will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful, checking in about pace, goals and what works in session. This makes the work flexible and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video suits deeper face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping continuity of care with a single counsellor.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Alison commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse, plus self-esteem, guilt and shame, life purpose and recovery after sexual assault and abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and trauma-focused, emphasising listening, respect and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.

What experience does she bring?

Alison has seven years of professional counselling experience in mental health and trauma-related work.

What credentials and location are relevant?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients and can work with people in other countries where arrangements allow.

What session formats does she use?

Alison offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How are fees and starting therapy arranged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.