Alison May

Alison May is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and brings six years of experience to her work. Alison aims to meet people where they are and build a collaborative relationship that feels manageable and respectful.

She adopts an integrative style, drawing on several therapeutic approaches to suit each person. Sessions are guided by the client's priorities and life story rather than a single fixed method. The tone is practical and supportive, with an emphasis on helping people take steps they feel ready for.

Alison has worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, stress, parenting pressures and self-esteem. She also brings experience with LGBT and neurodiverse communities, and is a stated ally to trans people and people of colour.

Her approach is collaborative and person-focused. Conversations look at patterns, past experiences and current choices to help identify what might shift. Sessions may include looking at attachment, personal narratives, and how past events affect present feelings.

People who come to Alison can expect a respectful, down-to-earth space to talk about hard things. The focus is on practical ways to cope, clearer thinking about next steps, and building small changes that add up over time.

How Alison's approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. In sessions this might mean looking at patterns of closeness and distance and how they show up in daily life, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns.

Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and follows the client’s pace to build understanding and confidence. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and decisions about life changes.

Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories they tell about who they are. The focus is on identifying dominant themes and finding alternative, more helpful ways to describe experiences. That can be useful for grief, identity and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their goals and preferences. This collaborative checking-in helps tailor sessions as needs shift.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. Different formats have practical pros and cons, so check the available options before booking to see what matches your routine and comfort. Registered or accredited professionals can explain how they will work with you online during an initial conversation.