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Alison May, BACP

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

Works with LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

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Alison May is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of experience and a BACP registration. She practises in an inclusive, integrative way and aims to meet people where they are. Alison describes therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on helping people make practical changes in their lives.

Alison uses a mix of approaches drawn from attachment, psychodynamic, narrative and client-centred ideas. She listens for the story beneath the problem and helps people find new ways to understand their reactions.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also provides focused support around sexuality and gender, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and self-esteem.

Alison has experience with life changes and long-term health challenges too. Alison identifies as a strong ally to people of colour and trans people. She has lived experience and professional work with LGBT+ and neurodiverse people, including an interest in ADHD and autism.

She aims to offer a respectful, non-judgemental space for exploring these issues. Practical matters are part of the work. Alison can help with communication problems, commitment and control issues, and coping strategies for stress and caregiver strain.

She works alongside people to set realistic goals and to try out different ways of coping.

How Alison’s approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and connection patterns. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in relationships and practise new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions; it can be especially useful when someone needs a steady, empathic space to talk things through. Narrative therapy helps people reframe their story and separate problems from identity, which is practical for shifting how someone sees a difficulty.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus together as the work progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction for depth and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want a low-pressure way to stay in touch, or need support that fits around work and family commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and access consistent therapeutic support from different locations.
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Alison works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and coping with life changes. She also offers support around sexuality and gender, addiction, parenting and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Therapy is collaborative and person-focused, combining client-centred listening with narrative and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions aim to help people make sense of their experiences and try practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.
What is Alison's professional background?
She has six years of experience and works in an integrative way, drawing on multiple therapeutic approaches to suit each person. Alison emphasises teamwork and practical steps in the process.
Where is Alison based and what credential does she hold?
Alison practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as shown in her profile. Session options are offered online in keeping with her practice.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Alison accepts international clients. This allows people in different locations to work with her where arrangements permit.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. These options allow flexibility for shorter check-ins or longer conversations.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The process is designed to help match needs and preferences before the first session.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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