Alison Faraday , BACP

Alison Faraday works with people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by their relationships and life changes, offering a calm and supportive space to explore what is happening and what might help. She supports clients dealing with difficulties involving romantic partners, parents, siblings, children, friends, colleagues, and the relationship someone has with themselves, helping them clarify patterns and consider new ways of responding.

Her approach is practical and empathetic, guiding people to identify steps they can take to make everyday life feel more manageable and connected. She listens for the underlying dynamics in relationships - such as repeated conflicts, difficulty saying no, or a persistent sense that something is not right - and works with clients to increase understanding and build skills for change.

Seeking therapy takes courage, and Alison frames her work around supporting and empowering each person through that process. She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom and abroad with over 3 years of professional experience.

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship work

Alison commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores how early bonds and attachment patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses - this can be helpful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment fears, or recurrent relationship conflicts. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, where the therapist offers empathic presence and nonjudgmental listening to help clients find their own solutions and strengthen self-understanding - this approach often supports people dealing with low self-esteem, life transitions, or identity questions. Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the approach as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in therapy, access support from different locations, and choose the format that feels most effective for each person.