Alison Fraser, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist with extensive specialist experience
- Trauma informed support
- Adults and young people
- Relationships and wellbeing
About Alison Fraser
Alison Fraser is a UK-based therapist with over 20 years of professional experience supporting adults, children, and young people. She has worked within the NHS as a specialist mental health therapist, including roles focused on trauma, addictions, and eating disorders, and she also provides counselling for children and young people as well as family therapy in schools and community settings.
Alongside clinical work, Alison founded and led a mental health charity that was voted charity of the year. Her work has also been published and recognised as an example of clinical excellence across services and local areas. In addition to these roles, she maintains a private practice for adults and young people.
Alison helps clients navigate concerns such as stress and anxiety, low mood, feeling stuck or lacking direction, relationship difficulties, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma, and childhood abuse, among other challenges. She aims to provide a warm, empathic space without judgement, with an understanding of how life experiences can affect wellbeing. With compassion and a focus on developing insight, she works collaboratively to help clients move toward feeling better. Alison holds BACP credentials, reflecting membership in a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Alongside clinical work, Alison founded and led a mental health charity that was voted charity of the year. Her work has also been published and recognised as an example of clinical excellence across services and local areas. In addition to these roles, she maintains a private practice for adults and young people.
Alison helps clients navigate concerns such as stress and anxiety, low mood, feeling stuck or lacking direction, relationship difficulties, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma, and childhood abuse, among other challenges. She aims to provide a warm, empathic space without judgement, with an understanding of how life experiences can affect wellbeing. With compassion and a focus on developing insight, she works collaboratively to help clients move toward feeling better. Alison holds BACP credentials, reflecting membership in a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
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 licensed therapist?
Yes. Alison Fraser holds BACP credentials.
In which languages does Alison Fraser provide therapy?
Alison Fraser provides therapy in English.
Where is Alison Fraser located?
Alison Fraser is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alison Fraser as my therapist?
You can work with Alison Fraser through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
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 can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled 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.
Evidence-based approaches, delivered online with flexibility
Alison Fraser draws on structured and compassionate approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing practical ways to respond differently, which can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, or low mood starts to shape daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while building actions aligned with personal values. This approach can support people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from a sense of direction. Attachment-Based Therapy can also be helpful for relationship concerns, exploring how earlier experiences may influence current patterns of connection, trust, and communication.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. Alison works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then tailors the work accordingly. As with many licensed professionals, the aim is to build a steady, supportive pace that feels workable from session to session.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support with fewer practical barriers. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering options that can suit different schedules, comfort levels, and energy on any given day.