- Blended family issues
- ACT and CBT
- Trauma and addiction
About Alison
Alison Fraser is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, trauma and addiction. She also lists blended family issues among her areas of focus.
Alison draws on straightforward talking therapy to help people make sense of what is happening in their lives. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work to address patterns of thought and behaviour. Sessions aim to clarify practical steps as well as reflect on feelings.
Her background includes work in NHS mental health services where she took on specialist clinical roles. She has experience in trauma, addictions and eating difficulties, and has run a private practice for adults and young people. She has also worked in schools and community settings supporting those affected by childhood abuse and neurodiversity.
People consult Alison for a mix of emotional and practical problems. Examples include coping with bereavement, managing anger, dealing with disrupted routines, or finding direction after big life changes. She also supports concerns around parenting, intimacy, body image and career questions.
In sessions she aims for clear communication and realistic goals. The therapist will help identify patterns that get in the way and suggest techniques from therapies like CBT and DBT to try between meetings. If someone wants to start, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapies used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing values-based actions. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes by helping people commit to steps that matter to them.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches practical techniques to reduce unhelpful thinking and change patterns that increase stress or worsen mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how past relationships shape current reactions. This approach can help people who struggle with trust, closeness or repeated relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and may mix techniques from different approaches depending on what is helpful.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or remove travel time on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt homework and exercises so they suit remote sessions and everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and addiction among other issues. Blended family issues are listed as one of her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-informed methods. Sessions typically blend talking with exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in NHS mental health services and in private practice. That background includes specialist roles in trauma, addictions and eating difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm practical arrangements before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Check the booking details to see what is available.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.