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Alanna Farrow, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Alanna Farrow focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with relationship strain, addictions, anger and coping with life changes. Alanna supports people dealing with career worries, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.

She is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. Alanna has three years of professional counselling experience and eight years supporting people affected by cancer. She holds BACP, which is listed as her credential.

Background and approach

Her background means she is familiar with hospice and end-of-life conversations as well as the emotional fallout of serious illness. Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She creates a space where people can talk without feeling judged.

Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what feels helpful in day-to-day life. Alanna uses client-centred approaches that prioritise the person’s experience. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour to build different ways of coping.

Together these approaches help with low mood, anxiety, body image and difficult life transitions. People who choose Alanna can expect clear, calm conversations and practical steps to try between sessions. She will listen to what matters most and help set realistic, achievable goals.

The work progresses at the client’s pace and is shaped around their goals.

Approaches to online counselling and practical support

Alanna draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in online work. Client-centred therapy means the focus is on the individual’s experience and priorities, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and understood during difficult times.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is practical and goal-focused, and can help with anxiety, low mood, body image concerns and changing unhelpful behaviour patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which way of working fits a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can blend elements of different approaches to suit what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy lets people connect in ways that suit their life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat provides a shorter real-time check-in, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options offer greater flexibility for fitting therapy around work, family or medical commitments.

What concerns does Alanna support?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include relationships, addictions, anger, career and coping with life changes.

How would she approach my sessions?

Her style is person-centred and practical. Sessions focus on listening first, then working together on small steps to feel better.

What experience does she bring?

Alanna has three years of professional counselling experience and eight years supporting people affected by cancer. That background informs work with serious illness and end-of-life topics.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom. Those are the credential and location details provided.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for online work.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer different ways to fit therapy into daily life.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Alanna

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Alanna Farrow, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches to online counselling and practical support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety