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- CBT methods
- Attachment work
- Eating and addiction
About Niamh
BACP therapist (MBACP Accredited), 5 years' experience. Niamh Allen works with adults on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating and food-related issues, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns using approaches such as CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based work.
Niamh offers straightforward, person-focused sessions. She listens to what matters to the individual and uses practical methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address thoughts, behaviours and values. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationships shape current patterns.
Sessions aim to identify manageable steps. That can include noticing unhelpful thinking, experimenting with small behaviour changes, or clarifying what matters most. For eating and addiction concerns she works with patterns and feelings that keep problems going, and supports finding alternatives.
She also addresses relationship strain, loneliness, guilt and shame. Work on social anxiety and phobia tends to combine practical exposure tasks with emotional reflection. Discussions about life purpose centre on values and concrete choices rather than abstract ideals.
Niamh trained to the BACP standard and is listed as MBACP (Accred). She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. People who plan to start are asked to complete a short questionnaire before booking an initial appointment to match needs and goals.
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How her approaches work via online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and taking small, values-based steps. It helps with anxiety, depression and feeling stuck by shifting attention from unhelpful fights with thoughts to purposeful action.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behaviour patterns that maintain distress. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, improve mood and change unhelpful eating or addictive behaviours.
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and relationships. It helps people understand why they respond a certain way and then practise new ways of relating and regulating emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options and choose methods with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins between errands, or using audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide how to schedule sessions so they work with your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, eating and food-related issues, LGBT-related challenges, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD-related difficulties.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based approaches, Client-Centred methods and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) depending on the issue.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a BACP Therapist and is listed as MBACP (Accred). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.