Alison Faraday, BACP
Alison Faraday is a counsellor who supports people dealing with relationship problems, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, depression and life changes.
About Alison
Alison Faraday is a counsellor who supports people dealing with relationship problems, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, depression and life changes. She works with concerns such as parenting stress, addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy issues and eating or sleeping difficulties. Alison also helps with career worries, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges.
She practises from a place of practical listening and calm guidance. Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Alison aims to help people understand their situation and spot small, useful steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations are guided by the person in front of her, with gentle challenge when it may help. She encourages exploration of past patterns and present choices so new options become clearer. Alison blends a few approaches to suit different needs.
She uses client-centred methods to build trust and attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current ones. Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include practical exercises and short-term goals to test what works.
She has three years of professional experience and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Alison offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her background is focused on helping people find clearer thinking and more manageable ways of coping.
People usually begin by describing the immediate problem and what they hope to change. From there Alison and the client agree on a plan and the kinds of techniques to try. Her aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to make decisions that suit their lives.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393903 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Ways of working Alison names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Alison commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques in her online practice. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful for building trust, improving self-esteem and talking through relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress and sleep problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alison talks with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggests methods to try. That helps ensure sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made or new issues arise.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls are good for a near face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or need less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can be useful for brief check-ins or flexible contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel, while keeping continuity of support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She supports people with relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include parenting, addiction, eating and sleeping issues and career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Alison uses a person-focused, practical style that combines listening with active suggestions. Sessions often set small goals and include exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. Her experience covers both short-term and ongoing difficulties.
Where is she based and what credentials are listed?
Alison works in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Alison?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.