Alison French , BACP

Alison French is a UK-licensed counsellor with seven years of professional experience who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and draws on a person-centred philosophy that treats each person as the expert on their own life. Alison works with issues such as self-esteem, motivation, guilt and shame, life purpose, and recovery after sexual assault and abuse, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each client’s unique needs.

Her approach is grounded in a non-judgemental, compassionate presence that aims to help clients access their own strengths and chosen way of being. Alison integrates breath work to build a practical, always-available self-care resource and uses Focusing-Orientated Therapy to support mind-body awareness and reconnect people with parts of themselves that feel stuck. She also uses Trauma-Focused and Client-Centered approaches to address the impact of difficult experiences while centring the client’s perspective.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can require courage, and Alison offers steady support throughout that process. Her practice emphasises respect, sensitivity, and a holistic view of healing, helping clients develop new perspectives and practical tools to move forward.

Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused Online Support

Alison uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of the work, offering a respectful and empathetic space where people can explore their feelings and discover their own solutions. This approach is well suited to concerns about self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship matters because it focuses on the individual’s resources and chosen way of being.

She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when addressing the effects of traumatic events, helping clients process difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. This method can support recovery after abuse or sexual assault and help people build more effective coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Alison works with each client to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life. These options increase accessibility and can help clients maintain continuity of care from wherever they are, while working with a licensed professional to address their concerns.