Alison Fraser
Compassionate UK therapist with extensive specialist experience Trauma informed support Adults and young people Relationships and wellbeing
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About
Alison Fraser is a UK-based therapist with over 20 years of professional experience supporting adults, children, and young people. She has worked within the NHS as a specialist mental health therapist, including roles focused on trauma, addictions, and eating disorders, and she also provides counselling for children and young people as well as family therapy in schools and community settings.
Alongside clinical work, Alison founded and led a mental health charity that was voted charity of the year. Her work has also been published and recognised as an example of clinical excellence across services and local areas. In addition to these roles, she maintains a private practice for adults and young people.
Alison helps clients navigate concerns such as stress and anxiety, low mood, feeling stuck or lacking direction, relationship difficulties, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma, and childhood abuse, among other challenges. She aims to provide a warm, empathic space without judgement, with an understanding of how life experiences can affect wellbeing. With compassion and a focus on developing insight, she works collaboratively to help clients move toward feeling better. Alison holds BACP credentials, reflecting membership in a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Alongside clinical work, Alison founded and led a mental health charity that was voted charity of the year. Her work has also been published and recognised as an example of clinical excellence across services and local areas. In addition to these roles, she maintains a private practice for adults and young people.
Alison helps clients navigate concerns such as stress and anxiety, low mood, feeling stuck or lacking direction, relationship difficulties, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma, and childhood abuse, among other challenges. She aims to provide a warm, empathic space without judgement, with an understanding of how life experiences can affect wellbeing. With compassion and a focus on developing insight, she works collaboratively to help clients move toward feeling better. Alison holds BACP credentials, reflecting membership in a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hearing impaired, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Evidence-based approaches, delivered online with flexibility
Alison Fraser draws on structured and compassionate approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing practical ways to respond differently, which can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, or low mood starts to shape daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while building actions aligned with personal values. This approach can support people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from a sense of direction. Attachment-Based Therapy can also be helpful for relationship concerns, exploring how earlier experiences may influence current patterns of connection, trust, and communication.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. Alison works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then tailors the work accordingly. As with many licensed professionals, the aim is to build a steady, supportive pace that feels workable from session to session.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support with fewer practical barriers. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering options that can suit different schedules, comfort levels, and energy on any given day.
How much experience does Alison Fraser have?
Alison Fraser has 20 years of professional experience.
Is Alison Fraser a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alison Fraser holds BACP credentials.
In which languages does Alison Fraser provide therapy?
Alison Fraser provides therapy in English.
Where is Alison Fraser located?
Alison Fraser is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alison Fraser as my therapist?
You can work with Alison Fraser through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Alison Fraser work with international clients?
Yes. Alison Fraser works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alison Fraser cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.