About Alison
Alison Daniels is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She supports people facing trauma, addiction, grief and major life changes. Alison works to create a calm, respectful setting where clients can speak openly and start to make sense of what feels overwhelming.
Alison uses a client-centred approach, which means conversations and choices are guided by each person's goals. She listens first and adapts the pace and focus to what helps most.
How Alison works
Sessions aim to build clearer thinking, steadier moods and small practical steps that fit everyday life. Alison has five years of professional experience and holds NCPS credentials. Over that time she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, obsessive thoughts and panic.
She also pays attention to attachment issues, caregiver stress and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. In sessions Alison offers straightforward support for relationship worries, career stress and eating-related difficulties. She helps people cope with anger, isolation and feelings of emptiness.
Discussions may include practical coping strategies, paced reflection and planning for change. People can expect a warm, down-to-earth style and a focus on what works day to day. Alison tailors therapy to each person's needs and reviews progress together as work continues.
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What Alison works with
The areas below are the ones Alison selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Alison's Approach Fits Online Therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person and following their priorities. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection, helping the client name their concerns and decide what to work on. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship worries and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will work with each person to choose how to structure sessions and which practical steps to try. Progress is reviewed together and the plan is adjusted based on needs, goals and personal preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or messaging is useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to book sessions around daily life and keep continuity between appointments.
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