Alison Fraser, BACP
Experienced UK therapist for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and addictions
- Family and relationships
- Supporting teens and adults
About Alison Fraser
Alison Fraser is a UK-licensed therapist with 20 years of professional experience working across clinical, community, and educational settings. She has served within the NHS as a specialist mental health therapist and has worked specifically as a trauma specialist, addictions therapist, and eating disorders therapist. In addition, she provides counselling for children and young people and offers family therapy in both schools and community environments.
Alison previously founded and ran a mental health charity that was recognised as charity of the year, and her work has been published and cited as examples of clinical excellence across local services. She also maintains a private practice supporting adults and young people, drawing on extensive experience with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma and childhood abuse, among other concerns.
Alison holds BACP, which indicates membership of the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Her approach is warm and empathic, offering a nonjudgemental space where people can explore how life challenges are affecting them. Using insight and compassionate support, Alison collaborates with clients to set goals and work toward feeling better in ways that suit each person.
Alison previously founded and ran a mental health charity that was recognised as charity of the year, and her work has been published and cited as examples of clinical excellence across local services. She also maintains a private practice supporting adults and young people, drawing on extensive experience with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma and childhood abuse, among other concerns.
Alison holds BACP, which indicates membership of the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Her approach is warm and empathic, offering a nonjudgemental space where people can explore how life challenges are affecting them. Using insight and compassionate support, Alison collaborates with clients to set goals and work toward feeling better in ways that suit each person.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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.
Is Alison Fraser a registered therapist?
Yes. Alison Fraser holds BACP as a professional credential.
In which languages does Alison Fraser provide therapy?
Alison Fraser provides therapy in English.
Where is Alison Fraser located?
Alison Fraser is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alison Fraser as my therapist?
People 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 with Alison Fraser can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled 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 to help match with the therapist. Depending on availability, it is then possible to schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Alison works with approaches that focus on values, relationships, and the individual experience. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on meaningful actions that reflect their values. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and situations where people want clearer direction in life.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, and it can support work on relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathic, nonjudgemental listening so clients can find their own solutions and build self-understanding, which supports many issues including low mood and self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adapt techniques from different approaches as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide easier access for people with busy schedules or those who prefer written communication. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into daily life and to work with registered professionals from different locations.