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Alison McWhirr, BACP

Client-centered therapist for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationships and family guidance
  • 10 years UK experience

About Alison McWhirr

Alison McWhirr is a UK-licensed therapist with 10 years of professional experience and accreditation from the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, low motivation, struggles with self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Alison adopts a client-centered stance that honours each person as the expert in their own life and builds on the strengths clients already possess.

She recognises that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she meets that courage with steady encouragement and practical support. In sessions Alison works collaboratively to explore priorities, clarify goals, and develop strategies that fit a client’s pace and circumstances. Her style aims to create a respectful, empathetic space where people can reflect, grow, and move through the things that challenge them.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alison McWhirr have?

Alison McWhirr has 10 years of professional experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.

Is Alison McWhirr a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Alison McWhirr provide therapy?

Alison provides therapy in English.

Where is Alison McWhirr located?

Alison is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alison McWhirr as my therapist?

You can work with Alison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alison McWhirr work with international clients?

Alison McWhirr does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alison McWhirr 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 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.

Client-Centered Therapy and Online Support Options

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person seeking support, prioritising their experience, values, and goals. In this approach the therapist offers empathy, attentive listening, and nonjudgmental acceptance to help clients explore feelings and make sense of challenges. It is often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, and difficulties with motivation.

Within her practice Alison works collaboratively with clients to identify which ways of working suit them best. She will help clients consider their needs, preferences, and goals and together they will choose an approach or combination of approaches that feels like the best fit for the work ahead. That collaborative process is part of the therapy itself and supports clearer direction and practical progress.

Online therapy with registered professionals offers flexible ways to meet - by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access support from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life and allow therapists and clients to adapt the format to what works best for each person.

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