Alison May , BACP

Alison May is an inclusive counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works in an integrative way, combining knowledge from different therapeutic approaches so she can adapt her support to each person's circumstances and goals. Alison frames therapy as a collaborative process - she aims to meet people where they are and to work alongside them to explore difficulties, uncover strengths, and identify practical steps forward.

She believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that change begins with the courage to seek a more fulfilling life. Alison offers compassionate, empowering support for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, self-esteem, stress, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and major life changes or diagnoses.

Alison is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She is a strong ally to people of colour and trans people and brings lived personal experience alongside professional training in working with LGBT+ and neurodiverse individuals, with a particular interest in ADHD and Autism.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Alison draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients understand how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current feelings and behaviours. This approach can be useful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and building more secure ways of relating.

Her client-centered work focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s own priorities guide therapy. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration, and is helpful for issues such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and navigating life changes.

Alison also uses Narrative Therapy techniques to help people reframe their stories and separate themselves from problems, which can be empowering for those dealing with trauma, identity questions, or longstanding patterns they want to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Alison works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as therapy progresses so that the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Alison is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and can help people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.