Alys Nightingale, BACP
Compassionate BACP-registered psychotherapist in the UK
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Grief and loss
About Alys Nightingale
Alys Nightingale is a UK-based BACP-registered psychotherapist with 21 years of professional experience. She draws on long practice with evidence-based techniques to help people build emotional resilience and work through painful or confusing life experiences in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way.
She aims to accompany clients through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and intimacy-related challenges, listening closely to understand each person’s story and strengths. Her approach encourages turning toward oneself with gentleness rather than self-criticism, so that real change can take root and personal transformation becomes possible.
Alys creates a therapeutic space where open, heartfelt conversation is invited and clients are able to explore feelings, thoughts, dreams and desires that may rarely be expressed elsewhere. That openness often uncovers previously unseen or unheard parts of a person’s experience and allows for healing and the growth of courage and authenticity.
She respects that each person is the expert on their own life and collaborates with clients to make sense of their emotions and develop practical tools and strategies. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she brings professional standards and a commitment to ongoing development to her work.
She aims to accompany clients through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and intimacy-related challenges, listening closely to understand each person’s story and strengths. Her approach encourages turning toward oneself with gentleness rather than self-criticism, so that real change can take root and personal transformation becomes possible.
Alys creates a therapeutic space where open, heartfelt conversation is invited and clients are able to explore feelings, thoughts, dreams and desires that may rarely be expressed elsewhere. That openness often uncovers previously unseen or unheard parts of a person’s experience and allows for healing and the growth of courage and authenticity.
She respects that each person is the expert on their own life and collaborates with clients to make sense of their emotions and develop practical tools and strategies. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she brings professional standards and a commitment to ongoing development to her work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alys Nightingale have?
Alys Nightingale has 21 years of experience.
Is Alys Nightingale a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential BACP.
In which languages does Alys Nightingale provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Alys Nightingale located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alys Nightingale as my therapist?
You can work with Alys Nightingale through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alys Nightingale work with international clients?
Yes, Alys Nightingale works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alys Nightingale 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support
Alys uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building emotional resilience and practical coping skills. One core approach helps people manage stress and anxiety by identifying unhelpful patterns, learning calming strategies and developing clearer ways to respond to everyday pressures. Another common strand of her work is relational and attachment-informed practice, which explores how early relationships influence current connections and can help when navigating intimacy, abandonment or family dynamics. Both approaches are grounded in research and tailored to each person's situation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alys treats this as a collaborative endeavour. She works with clients to identify goals, test different strategies and adjust the work based on needs, preferences and responses, ensuring the plan fits each person rather than following a rigid template.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter conversations or check-ins are available via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists who can support progress over time.