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Alison Kennedy, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
12 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 Kennedy is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She uses a calm, straightforward style so conversations feel simple and practical. Alison aims to make hard topics easier to talk about and helps people find small steps they can use day to day.

Alison has 12 years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practices in the United Kingdom and accepts clients from other countries in English.

Background and approach

Her work draws on several approaches so she can match methods to what each person needs. Her sessions often centre on identifying patterns that cause distress and practising new ways of coping. That can include changing unhelpful thoughts, building emotional skills, or focusing on personal values and what matters most.

Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit the person’s situation. Alison also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around eating, sleeping and self-esteem. She can help with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and the practical fallout of separation or blended family changes.

People who choose Alison can expect clear explanations of suggested techniques, gentle challenge when needed, and a focus on realistic goals. Practical tools and regular check-ins are used so progress is easy to notice. The approach is flexible and shaped around each person’s priorities and life circumstances.

Therapy approaches that adapt to your life online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make choices based on personal values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes because it focuses on what matters most rather than trying to eliminate every difficult feeling.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections. It can help people understand why they respond strongly in relationships and learn different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as therapy continues.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls work well when visual cues matter, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat sessions suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility to attend from work, home or while travelling and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
What concerns does Alison commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues, plus grief, trauma and abuse. Other areas include sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem.
What is Alison’s therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and practical, mixing gentle listening with clear techniques. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete steps that can be used between meetings.
How long has Alison been practising?
She has 12 years of experience working with people from a range of backgrounds. That experience informs a flexible, personalised approach.
What credentials and location information are provided?
Alison is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Alison does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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