- Relationship patterns
- Self-esteem work
- Practical goal setting
About Alison
Alison Faraday is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on life purpose concerns that often show up as feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships or health, and on relationship and self-esteem difficulties. Alison works with people who are worried about family tensions, romantic problems, or uncertainty about what comes next.
She helps people talk through specific situations. Sessions look at patterns in relationships and everyday choices that keep someone feeling stuck. Alison uses clear, practical conversations to identify small steps a person can try between sessions.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to examine how early bonds influence current relationships. She also uses client-centred ways of listening, cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, and solution-focused steps to set achievable goals. These methods are used to address issues like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction and stress.
Alison has worked with people facing parenting pressures, career uncertainty, body image and eating concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She is also experienced with ADHD, autism and adoption or foster care backgrounds. People consult her about intimacy-related problems, infidelity, abandonment and family conflict.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service's online matching and booking process.
How Alison applies therapeutic approaches online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and trust. It helps when past patterns keep repeating in friendships or romantic relationships by making those patterns easier to name and understand. Client-centred therapy relies on careful listening and invites the person to lead the conversation; it supports someone who needs space to make sense of their feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, using straightforward techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and try different behaviours.Figuring out which approach suits a person is part of the work. Alison treats this as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, test methods in session, and adjust the mix of approaches based on what feels helpful and practical for the individual.
Confirm session formats before booking as this profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments and reduce travel time. Some formats work well for shorter check-ins, while others suit deeper conversations where more time is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to help clients maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with relationship strain, self-esteem issues, anxiety and depression, and life changes that leave people feeling directionless.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style mixes gentle listening with practical steps, using attachment ideas, client-centred listening and solution-focused goal setting.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience supporting people with relationship and life purpose concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.