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Alison Fraser, BACP

Experienced UK therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Relationship and family work
  • Anxiety and mood management

About Alison Fraser

Alison Fraser is a UK-based therapist with twenty years of professional experience and the BACP credential, which identifies membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom and brings a background that spans specialist roles in the NHS and community settings.

Her clinical career has included work as a specialist mental health therapist, a trauma specialist, an addictions therapist and an eating disorders therapist. She has provided counselling and family therapy for children and young people in schools and community services, and she also maintains a private practice supporting adults and younger clients. At one stage she founded and ran a mental health charity that was voted charity of the year, and aspects of her work have been published and cited as examples of clinical excellence across services and localities.

Alison supports people facing stress and anxiety, low mood, lack of direction, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement, neurodiversity-related challenges, trauma and childhood abuse among other concerns. She aims to create a warm, empathic space without judgement and to work collaboratively with clients to develop insight and practical coping strategies. With compassion and clinical experience, she helps clients explore change and build more fulfilling ways of living.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alison Fraser have?

Alison Fraser has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health, including roles in the NHS, community services and private practice.

Is Alison Fraser a licensed therapist?

Yes. Alison Fraser holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

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.

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 with therapy 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.

Approaches That Guide Online Work with Clients

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, while focusing on values-based action to build a meaningful life. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps repair and strengthen connections, which can benefit those facing relationship, intimacy or abandonment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to change them, often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison will work collaboratively with each client to explore which methods feel most helpful, adapting techniques to match individual needs, goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single path.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let clients meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for people with busy schedules or different communication needs. These remote formats make regular, consistent work possible and support ongoing progress without the need to travel.

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