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Alison Preston, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepression

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Alison Preston helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger and depression. She also supports people facing family issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Alison uses calm, practical conversations to make difficult problems easier to handle.

Alison works in a warm, non-judgemental way. She aims to listen first and make space for how people see and feel things. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that can change day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Her approach draws on several methods. Alison blends Client-Centred Therapy with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and uses mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques when they suit the situation.

Alison has eight years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers conversations that are straightforward, respectful and tailored to each person’s needs. People can expect clear explanations and shared decision-making about goals and techniques.

Alison encourages short-term goals as well as deeper work where needed. She aims to make the process manageable and useful from the first session. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

Alison works with clients in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

Approaches and how online therapy fits

Alison uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as core parts of her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and making space for how a person sees their situation, helping them gain clarity and confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour, offering practical tasks and strategies to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison discusses options with each person and adapts methods to their needs, goals and preferences. The therapist and client decide collaboratively whether to focus on short-term problem solving, deeper emotional exploration, or a mix of both.

Online sessions offer a flexible way to continue this work. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into a busy day or provide a shorter, written way to reflect between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and allow continuity of care for people in different locations.

What concerns does Alison support?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger and depression, plus family issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and non-judgemental with an emphasis on listening first and working collaboratively on practical steps that fit everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

Alison has eight years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and practical difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with 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 Alison accepts international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Anger management
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Alison Preston, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches and how online therapy fits

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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