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Alys Nightingale, BACP

Alys Nightingale uses an evidence-based approach to counselling and psychotherapy.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Alys

Alys Nightingale uses an evidence-based approach to counselling and psychotherapy. She draws on 21 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and relationship or intimacy concerns. Alys aims to listen carefully and help clients make sense of their feelings in simple, practical ways.

Her sessions are warm and direct. She encourages people to approach themselves with kindness rather than harsh self-criticism. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small steps can make life steadier and more manageable.

Background and approach

Alys has worked for many years with people facing parenting pressures, separation and the emotional fallout of illness and loss. She also supports those dealing with attachment and abandonment wounds, blended family tensions, fertility and fatherhood issues, and problems with communication. In practice she offers ways to build emotional resilience through practical tools and coping strategies.

She helps people name difficult feelings and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions are invited to be honest and unpolished, giving space for what often goes unspoken. Alys is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She works from the United Kingdom and runs online sessions in English for people in other countries. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	98620	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alys lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Practical approaches for online therapy and wellbeing

Alys uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on making change feel achievable. One common approach she uses helps people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviour, then try small experiments to shift unhelpful habits. This approach works well for stress, anxiety and communication problems.

Another approach focuses on attachment and relationships by looking at how early experiences shape current closeness and trust. Working with these patterns can help with intimacy issues, abandonment wounds and family tensions.

Choosing a suitable approach is part of the work. Alys will discuss options and decide together with each client which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor the sessions to what the person needs right now.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper exchange is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief daily support, or find typing helps them express things they struggle to say aloud.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Alys commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues. Her additional focus areas include parenting, attachment, abandonment and family of origin problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and practical, emphasising listening and small doable steps. Conversations aim to make feelings clearer and build emotional resilience.

How long has she been practising?

Alys has 21 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist working with a wide range of concerns.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She works from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Alys?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.