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Alison Dace, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

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Alison Dace helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or relationship pain. She meets clients where they are and focuses on simple, practical steps. Alison writes in a warm, straightforward way and encourages people to take the first step when they are ready.

Alison uses plain conversation to understand what matters most to each person. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement.

Background and approach

Sessions are paced to suit the individual, with room for practical coping strategies and reflection. Her background includes four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Alison holds BACP accreditation, which she uses as a framework for ethical practice and ongoing development.

She has supported people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and depression. She also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and family of origin concerns. Other areas Alison works with include communication and commitment problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and challenges linked to divorce or separation.

Therapy may include short-term tools for managing symptoms and longer conversations about patterns that keep causing pain. People can expect a collaborative approach where goals are agreed together. Alison invites people to take the first step when they feel ready and to explore what change could look like for them.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people learn coping skills to manage anxiety and stress in the moment, using short exercises and step-by-step strategies to reduce overwhelm. Another approach looks at patterns in relationships and attachment, helping a person notice repeating habits and try new ways of communicating and connecting that feel safer and more effective.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so therapy stays relevant and useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and different ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are a simple option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing, want to reflect between messages, or need quick access during a busy day. Many people find mixing formats makes therapy easier to fit into everyday life.

What concerns does Alison commonly help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and depression, and related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on open dialogue, coping strategies and collaborative goal setting tailored to each person.

How much experience does she have?

Alison has four years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Alison provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Alison Dace, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety