Alison Kennedy , BACP

Alison Kennedy is a warm and empathic therapist with 12 years of experience working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. She is fully accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional membership with a national counselling body. Her practice is integrative and person centred, tailoring therapeutic methods to fit each individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Working holistically, Alison aims to support healing and foster personal empowerment while guiding clients toward a more positive future. She creates a supportive environment where people can explore challenges at their own pace and build practical ways to cope and grow. Alison focuses on collaboration and respect, helping clients identify priorities and take steps that feel meaningful to them.

Approaches Alison Uses for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, and to focus on actions that align with their values - a practical way to address stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds to help people understand how past connections influence present relationships and intimacy, making it useful for attachment issues and relationship challenges.

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work, offering empathic, nonjudgmental support that helps people build self-understanding and self-esteem while working through grief, low mood, or life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Alison works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts her style as therapy progresses so the plan reflects what is most helpful for each person.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and location. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while accommodating different communication preferences and schedules.