Alison Kennedy

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• CBT and ACT methods

About Alison

Alison Kennedy helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and a wide range of day-to-day struggles. She uses person-centred ways of working and an integrative approach to support practical changes and clearer thinking. Alison is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of experience.

Alison offers straightforward conversations where the person is listened to and helped to spot patterns that make problems worse. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps that people can try between appointments. She draws on different approaches so that therapy can be useful for mood, stress, sleep, eating concerns and relationship difficulties.

Her practice pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns, and how these affect intimacy, communication and trust. For people coping with loss, abuse or major life change she works to rebuild day-to-day coping and reduce overwhelming reactions. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, or ageing related worries.

Alison uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help with unhelpful thoughts, avoidance and emotional distress. She can also use Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and Attachment-Based approaches to explore early relationship patterns.

Sessions are client-led and practical, with time spent planning concrete steps and reviewing what helps. People are encouraged to bring examples of real situations to work on, such as communication problems, setting boundaries, or managing sleep and appetite changes. The aim is clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.

Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions

Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values; this can be useful for low mood, anxiety and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and communication, which can help with relationship strain and trust issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills for sleep, eating and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences, and she reviews this as therapy progresses.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and mobility needs, and can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that suits someone's circumstances. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life and practical commitments.

Topics Alison lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy

Questions about Alison

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are addressed using practical strategies and therapy approaches such as CBT and ACT.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers an integrative, person-centred practice that draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods.

What experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working with people from a range of backgrounds.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. International clients are accepted.

What formats are sessions offered in?

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

How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?

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