Alison Bubbins, BACP

Alison Bubbins brings an open, down-to-earth presence to counselling, combining a relaxed, authentic manner with professional training. She describes her style as collaborative - she does not work "on" clients but with them - and creates a space where people can be themselves without pressure or judgment. Her approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred principles, cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT), and broader psychotherapeutic methods to shape sessions around each person's needs and goals.

Alison is comfortable working with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, ADHD and autism, and she offers an affirming environment for those exploring kink or fetish topics. She aims to meet clients where they are, using honesty and, when appropriate, a touch of humour to ease difficult conversations. Respect, warmth and personal nature of sessions are central to her practice.

Outside of her clinical work Alison acknowledges a playful, quirky side - think crazy hair and tattoos - which informs a relatable, non-clinical rapport with clients. She is a registered professional with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards. Currently she is accepting live chat clients only due to family commitments and the unpredictability of her home environment, which allows her to balance work and parenting while remaining available to people who need support.