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Allison Dyer, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Allison Dyer is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or struggling with depression. Allison also supports those facing life changes and day-to-day motivation struggles.

She works from a client-centred approach, which means conversations focus on the person's own goals and strengths. Sessions aim to help people make sense of difficult feelings and find practical ways to cope.

Background and approach

Allison treats each person as the expert on their own life and follows their pace. In a typical session she listens closely and reflects back what she hears. This helps people notice patterns, try new ways of thinking, and build small steps towards change.

The work can include talking through recent events, practicing clear ways to handle stress, and exploring self-esteem challenges. Allison pays attention to everyday pressures such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, communication breakdowns, isolation, and questions about life purpose. She also supports issues that often affect men and women differently, and helps with social anxiety and family of origin concerns.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She encourages realistic goals and practical coping strategies while making space for difficult emotions. If someone wants a therapist who listens first and follows their lead, Allison offers that kind of approach.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping a person lead the conversation. The counsellor reflects what they hear and encourages the person to explore their own solutions. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, stress and life transitions where personal values and choices matter.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Allison will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they decide which methods feel most helpful. The approach is collaborative and adapts over time as progress is made or new concerns arise.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their life. Video calls let face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caring responsibilities and everyday routines.

What kinds of problems does Allison help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, communication and isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Allison uses a client-centred style that puts the person’s goals first. Conversations are guided by the client and focus on strengths and practical steps.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health concerns. Her work emphasises listening, reflection and collaborative planning.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.

Can people who do not live in the UK work with her?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Allison offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What should I do to begin working with her?

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Allison Dyer, BACP

Background and approach

How client-centred therapy works online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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