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- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-focused work
- Breath and body practice
About Alison
Alison French is a counsellor, BACP, with seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works mainly with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, questions of life purpose, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse. Alison practises person-centred work and uses trauma-focused approaches.
Alison uses person-centred, client-led conversations to help people talk through what matters to them. She places emphasis on listening and on helping people notice their own strengths. Sessions may include breath work and Focusing-Orientated Therapy to bring attention to body-based patterns and feelings.
Her trauma-focused work aims to break down overwhelming experiences into manageable parts. She helps people identify how past events continue to affect daily life and supports steps towards feeling more grounded. The focus is on practical, step-by-step ways to reduce intense reactions and improve day-to-day functioning.
Alison describes the client as the expert on their life and adjusts the conversation to each person’s needs. She aims to help people become more aware of their own resources and choices. That often means practising simple exercises in session and between appointments to strengthen coping and self-care.
People who choose her work should expect a straightforward, listening-centred approach with practical tools for breathing and bodily awareness. The emphasis is on clear, paced work to help people move through stuck patterns and regain a fuller sense of participation in life.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Alison draws on person-centred (client-centred) work that prioritises listening and the client’s perspective. This approach focuses on supporting people to notice their own strengths, make choices, and steer conversations toward what matters most. It is useful for stress, relationship concerns and strengthening self-esteem.Her trauma-focused approach breaks down distressing experiences into smaller, manageable pieces. The work aims to reduce overwhelming reactions and create practical steps to move forward. This method is used when past events continue to affect daily life and functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alison will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying short exercises in session and adjusting techniques as needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into everyday life, reduce travel, and allow for shorter or longer check-ins depending on what is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote work helps keep therapy consistent alongside work, family or other commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice is primarily person-centred and trauma-focused. She also incorporates breath work and Focusing-Orientated Therapy into sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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