- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- ACT and CBT
About Alison
Alison Kennedy is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and everyday strains like sleep or eating difficulties.
Alison follows an integrative, client-centred way of working. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. She listens for patterns in feelings and relationships and helps people name the emotions that feel hard to describe.
Her practice draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. These tools are used to notice emotional reactions, try out different responses, and build steadier ways of relating to oneself and others.
Alison also pays attention to attachment and relational themes. That can include issues linked to abandonment, communication problems, blended family adjustment, or caring responsibilities. She offers practical strategies for coping with chronic illness, bereavement, or major life changes.
Sessions are conversational and aim to make difficult feelings clearer. People who come to Alison often want support with self-esteem, anger, commitment concerns, or navigating separation and loss. She encourages small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
How Alison uses EFT, ACT and attachment ideas online
Alison commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name strong emotions and the relationship patterns they fuel. EFT focuses on key moments of feeling and interaction to make emotions clearer and easier to work with.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and make values-based choices. ACT offers practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early bonds shape current reactions and relationship habits, helping people see repeated patterns.
Deciding which approach to emphasise is collaborative. Alison will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working until a good fit emerges. That shared planning is part of the early sessions.
If you are considering online sessions please confirm the current session options before booking. The practice supports fitting therapy into busy lives by offering ways to meet without needing long travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel on a workday, or choose audio-only if video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises to suit a screen or phone so sessions remain practical and grounded.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, plus related areas such as eating, sleeping, parenting and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice is integrative and client-centred, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT and CBT to look at emotions and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 12 years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Alison accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.