- Practical steps
- Attachment focus
- Client-centred care
About Alison
Alison Faraday is a counsellor who supports people facing relationship strain, codependency, low self-esteem and anxiety. She helps those coping with grief, trauma, addiction and life changes. Alison aims to make conversations feel straightforward and practical so people can start to feel steadier in daily life.
She listens without rushing and helps people spot patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions often focus on small, manageable steps to improve communication and boundaries. Alison uses simple tools to help with sleeping, eating and managing stress so clients can try things between meetings.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. She also uses client-centred ways of working that prioritise the person’s pace and goals. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when helpful to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
Alison holds BACP accreditation, which means she follows professional standards in the UK. She has three years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness and matters around intimacy.
People who choose to work with Alison usually want clear, practical support and a steady space to practise new ways of relating. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
How Alison’s Approaches Work Online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people notice patterns in closeness and distance. This can be useful for people struggling with codependency, abandonment worries or repeat relationship problems.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s pace, helping someone feel heard while they decide what changes to try. Cognitive behavioural techniques add small, practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills for anxiety, sleep or mood problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Alison will work with the person to decide what feels most useful, adapting techniques to their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and being able to continue therapy while living abroad. Because the profile does not list specific formats, confirm the available session types before booking so you know what will suit your needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alison support?
She works with relationship difficulties, codependency, self-esteem problems, anxiety and depression, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would she work with me in sessions?
The style is conversational and practical, with time to notice patterns and try small changes between sessions.
What background does Alison bring to therapy?
Alison has three years of professional experience helping people with trauma, grief, addiction and family-related issues.
What credentials and location are shown on the profile?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.