- CBT methods
- Client-centred work
- Cancer support experience
About Alanna
Alanna Farrow is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults on practical problems such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, addictions and anger. She also supports people facing career changes, bereavement and the challenges that follow serious illness.
Her background includes eight years supporting people affected by cancer, and she draws on that experience when working with grief and end-of-life concerns. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and finding manageable steps to feel steadier day to day. She uses straightforward conversation and structured techniques to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.
Alanna works from two main approaches. Client-Centred Therapy is used to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and to test new ways of responding.
Her way of working is direct and practical. She helps clients spot repeating reactions, like anger that builds or anxiety that shuts things down. Then she and the client plan small experiments to try between sessions.
People who contact her are invited to describe their current difficulties and goals. The first session is a chance to see how the work fits and to agree on clear, realistic steps to move forward.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy is about being listened to and having your concerns reflected back so you can see what matters most. Online sessions can use this approach to help people clarify feelings around anger, grief or relationship strain and decide what to try next.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. In online sessions this can mean setting simple between-session tasks, tracking mood or trying new ways of responding to stressful situations at work or at home.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to choose whether more listening, or more skills-based CBT work, fits best for their goals. This choice can change as therapy continues.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Many people find online conversations make it easier to keep therapy going alongside work, health appointments or caregiving commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship strain, addictions and life changes including grief and illness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining listening with techniques from Client-Centred Therapy and CBT to try different ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and eight years supporting people affected by cancer.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.