Alison May, BACP
Inclusive UK counsellor for LGBT+ and neurodiversity
- Trauma and grief
- ADHD and Autism support
- Relationship and intimacy
About Alison May
Alison May is an inclusive counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works in an integrative way, drawing on a range of therapeutic knowledge to meet each person where they are. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to explore change and develop more fulfilling ways of living. Alison believes people are the experts in their own stories and aims to support and empower them through the often courageous steps of seeking help and making change.
She has experience supporting people with anxiety, sexuality and gender concerns, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, trauma, uncertainty about how to move forward in life, self-esteem issues, and adjusting to life-changing diagnoses. Alison is a strong ally to people of colour and trans people, and she brings both lived personal experience and specific professional training in working with LGBT+ and neurodiverse communities. She has a particular interest in ADHD and Autism and attends to the individual needs these experiences can bring.
Alison holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her style is flexible and client-focused, adapting methods to suit each person while maintaining a supportive, team-based approach to therapy.
She has experience supporting people with anxiety, sexuality and gender concerns, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, trauma, uncertainty about how to move forward in life, self-esteem issues, and adjusting to life-changing diagnoses. Alison is a strong ally to people of colour and trans people, and she brings both lived personal experience and specific professional training in working with LGBT+ and neurodiverse communities. She has a particular interest in ADHD and Autism and attends to the individual needs these experiences can bring.
Alison holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her style is flexible and client-focused, adapting methods to suit each person while maintaining a supportive, team-based approach to therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alison May have?
Alison May has 6 years of experience.
Is Alison May a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. No additional registration details were provided.
In which languages does Alison May provide therapy?
Alison May provides therapy in English.
Where is Alison May located?
Alison May is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alison May as my therapist?
You can work with Alison May through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alison May work with international clients?
Yes, Alison May works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alison May 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 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 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in close relationships. It helps people understand and heal difficulties in connection, trust, and emotional safety, making it useful for relationship concerns, attachment issues, and experiences of abandonment.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance that puts the person's experience at the center of the work. It supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth by offering a respectful, accepting environment where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions.
Alison views finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to clarify needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods so the work feels helpful and relevant. This shared planning helps identify which therapies or combination of approaches are the best fit.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access support from different locations and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs and allow registered professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, ongoing care in a way that suits each individual.