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Alison Hopkins, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Alison Hopkins helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also supports those dealing with intimacy-related concerns, LGBT matters, anger, and major life changes. Alison works in a straightforward, calm manner and invites people to talk about what matters to them.

She aims to make the room feel easy to enter. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what you want to change.

Background and approach

Alison listens closely and reflects what she hears so people can make sense of confusing feelings. Her practice draws on a mix of approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours, can help with anxiety and low mood.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. Trauma-Focused methods are used when past harm continues to affect day-to-day life. Alison has 17 years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She uses that background to offer steady support while people face hard decisions and emotional pain. Common issues she helps with include abandonment and attachment difficulties, communication and commitment problems, infidelity and separation, plus specific areas such as kink and alternative sex culture concerns.

First responders, people coping with disasters, and those wrestling with guilt, shame or isolation may find practical help and a space to be heard.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy helps

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and aims to create unpressured conversation where people feel listened to and understood. It is useful when someone needs acceptance and a chance to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to reduce anxiety and low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of past harm and uses careful, paced work to lessen its hold on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what to try first, and will adapt methods to match your goals and preferences. Many people use a blend of approaches rather than a single method, and adjustments are normal as work progresses.

Online formats provide flexibility. Video calls let people use visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, where writing helps organise thoughts or for those who prefer not to speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and busy schedules, while keeping a steady course of support from registered or accredited professionals.
What concerns does Alison address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus intimacy-related concerns and LGBT issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and straightforward, with listening and reflection at the centre. Conversations aim to clarify feelings and make practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and region 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 session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
17 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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