Alison French, BACP
Alison French offers a person-centred approach that puts the client at the heart of therapy.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +2 more
About Alison
Alison French offers a person-centred approach that puts the client at the heart of therapy. She uses a compassionate, respectful manner to help people work through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma. Alison explains things plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone looking for change.
With seven years of experience, Alison concentrates on self-esteem, motivation and confidence alongside core concerns like guilt and shame. She also supports people affected by sexual assault and abuse, and helps those trying to find more meaning or life purpose.
Background and approach
Her work is grounded in listening and following what each person brings to the room. Alison practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on understanding a person’s experience from their point of view. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the after-effects of traumatic events.
These approaches guide the way she frames sessions and plans next steps with clients. She includes practical techniques such as breath work and Focusing-Orientated Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful patterns. Breath work offers simple tools for calming the nervous system.
Focusing helps people tune into bodily sense and stuck feelings so new perspectives can emerge. Alison tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can explore what matters to them, name what gets in the way, and try out different ways to move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394755 | November 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
What Alison works with
Everything Alison lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Alison lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events and aims to reduce their ongoing effects. It involves working gently through memories and reactions, and learning ways to manage symptoms so day-to-day life feels easier. This approach is relevant for people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse, or other traumatic events.
Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Alison will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. She adapts pacing and techniques so sessions feel manageable and relevant to what you want to change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the conversation, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around daily life and different comfort levels.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Alison address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Alison uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow each person’s experience and Trauma-Focused Therapy to work with the effects of traumatic events. Sessions are typically collaborative and paced to the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
Alison is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Alison?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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