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Alison May, BACP

Alison May is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
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About Alison

Alison May is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a warm, inclusive approach and aims to meet people where they are. Alison values working together with clients to help them move toward clearer decisions and greater wellbeing.

Alison frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens without judgement and helps people make sense of difficult events.

Background and approach

Her style is flexible so she can adapt to different personalities and needs. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and practical steps to get there. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and life changes.

Alison also supports people with questions about sexuality and gender, and people living with ADHD or on the autism spectrum. She names being an ally to trans people and people of colour as part of her practice. Her work draws on trauma-focused approaches alongside attachment-based and client-centred ways of working.

That means she pays attention to how past hurts affect current relationships and uses a person-led style to build trust. Conversations can include exploring personal stories, patterns and practical coping strategies. Alison offers online and remote sessions to fit different schedules.

People seeking support complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions to suit their circumstances. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels hard and find realistic next steps.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396862	July 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

Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Alison names

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How Alison’s approaches translate to online therapy

Alison commonly draws on trauma-focused therapy, attachment-based therapy and client-centred ways of working. Trauma-focused therapy looks at how past traumatic events continue to affect daily life and helps people develop coping skills to manage overwhelming feelings. Attachment-based therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape trust and connection. Client-centred work means the person directs the pace and focus, while the counsellor listens and reflects to help clarify concerns.

Choosing the right approach is usually a shared process. Alison will talk with each person about their goals, history and preferences, and together they decide what feels most helpful. Plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the approach fits changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and reading visual cues, while phone work can suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for people who prefer writing or need more frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can Alison help with?

She works with many concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addiction, grief and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and person-led. Sessions focus on listening, understanding patterns, and finding practical steps that suit the individual.

What is her background and experience?

Alison has six years of clinical experience and has worked across a range of issues including sexuality, neurodiversity, and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats do sessions take?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.