Alison Kennedy , BACP

Alison Kennedy is a counsellor with 12 years of experience. She focuses on women's issues alongside stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Her manner is warm and approachable, and she aims to help people feel heard and find practical ways to move forward.

Alison uses a person-centred way of working that starts with listening. Sessions are shaped around what each person brings, not a rigid formula. She combines this with evidence-based tools to help manage thoughts, emotions and day-to-day coping.

Her practice draws on a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with attention to attachment patterns and emotional regulation. That combination supports work on self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, body image and relationship difficulties.

Alison also helps people facing life transitions, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges and separation. She pays attention to how past experiences such as abandonment or attachment wounds can affect current relationships and choices. The work often includes practical steps for managing anger, sleep or eating disruptions.

Sessions can include short-term focused work or longer-term exploration, depending on what someone wants. Alison is based in the United Kingdom and speaks English. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Alison often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that match their values rather than getting stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Alison will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. Sessions can shift over time - some weeks may focus on practical coping skills, and others on understanding past relationship patterns.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or want ongoing brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility challenges while using the therapeutic approaches above with an experienced practitioner.