- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Alison
Alison Hopkins is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 17 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anger and trauma and abuse. Sessions also cover intimacy-related concerns and issues linked to LGBT identity. She accepts clients in the United Kingdom and international clients, and offers support in English.
Alison uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is happening and think through next steps. She draws on Client-Centred principles to listen without judgement and make space for the person to lead the work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used when helpful to spot patterns and try small changes in thinking and behaviour.
Her background includes longer-term psychodynamic thinking about how past experiences affect present relationships. She also brings Trauma-Focused methods when people need to address the impact of abuse or distressing events. These approaches are used alongside practical discussion about managing anger, stress, and everyday pressures.
People who come for help might be dealing with abandonment fears, attachment problems, commitment or communication difficulties, or responses to infidelity and separation. Alison also supports those navigating alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and those coping with guilt, shame, or isolation.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and to schedule a first session through the platform. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How Alison uses therapy approaches online
Alison commonly uses Client-Centred methods to prioritise the person’s own perspective. This approach means she listens, reflects what she hears and follows the pace the client sets, which can help when sorting through anger, relationship worries or grief.She also makes practical use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT techniques can help with managing anger and anxiety by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behaviour changes to reduce tension.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these practical advantages to help clients keep therapy part of everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does Alison focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anger and trauma and abuse. Additional areas include intimacy issues, attachment concerns and responses to infidelity.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach to listen and let the person lead the work. She combines this with cognitive behavioural techniques and longer-term psychodynamic thinking when needed.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 17 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the platform.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.