Alison French

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Breath work

About Alison

Alison French works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem by using a person-centred approach that encourages people to lead the conversation. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of professional experience in the UK.

She offers short, direct sessions where the client’s concerns guide the focus. Alison listens for what the person already knows about their situation and helps them put that insight into practice. Practical breathing work is introduced when stress or tension is a factor. Focusing‑orientated exercises are used to help with feelings that seem stuck.

Alison works with issues such as guilt, shame, life purpose and self-love, and she has specific experience supporting people who have experienced sexual assault and abuse. Sessions aim to increase a person’s awareness of their own resources and choices. The counsellor encourages small steps that feel manageable in everyday life.

Her practice combines client-centred conversation with trauma-focused elements where they are needed. That means the emphasis is on the person’s experience first, with techniques added to address trauma or ongoing distress. Alison supports people to notice patterns and try different responses.

Sessions are conducted in English and Alison accepts international clients. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment via the site.

How Alison’s client‑centred and trauma approaches work online

Alison uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on what the person brings to each session. The counsellor listens without directing the outcome and helps clients use their own insights to make changes. This approach suits people who want to be heard and to work from their own priorities.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques when a person’s past experiences are affecting their present life. These methods aim to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and to build safer ways of responding to triggers, typically alongside the client-centred work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs guide which techniques are introduced.

If you prefer to have sessions online, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online appointments can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so clients can use therapy alongside everyday responsibilities.

Topics Alison lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Guilt and shame
• Life purpose
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Alison

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Alison lists anxiety and stress among her main areas of work and uses breathing exercises to manage tension.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred counselling and includes trauma-focused methods when they are appropriate.

How long has she been practising?

She has seven years of professional experience working in the UK.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.