Alison Fraser, BACP
Experienced UK therapist for life’s complex challenges
- Trauma informed support
- Adults and young people
- Warm nonjudgmental approach
About Alison Fraser
Alison Fraser is a UK-based therapist with over 20 years of professional experience and BACP membership. Across her career, she has worked within the NHS as a specialist mental health therapist, including roles focused on trauma, addictions, and eating disorders. She also works as a child and young people’s counsellor and as a family therapist in schools and community settings, bringing a broad perspective to the ways individual wellbeing connects with relationships, home life, and wider support systems.
Alongside her clinical work, Alison founded and ran a mental health charity that was voted charity of the year. Her work has also been published and recognised as examples of clinical excellence across local services and localities. In addition, she maintains a private practice supporting both adults and young people.
Alison has experience helping clients navigate stress and anxiety, low mood, a sense of being stuck or lacking direction, relationship concerns, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma, and childhood abuse, as well as a wide range of other difficulties. Her approach aims to offer a warm, empathic space without judgement, with therapy focused on building insight and strengthening self-compassion in a way that supports meaningful change over time.
Alongside her clinical work, Alison founded and ran a mental health charity that was voted charity of the year. Her work has also been published and recognised as examples of clinical excellence across local services and localities. In addition, she maintains a private practice supporting both adults and young people.
Alison has experience helping clients navigate stress and anxiety, low mood, a sense of being stuck or lacking direction, relationship concerns, bereavement, neurodiversity, trauma, and childhood abuse, as well as a wide range of other difficulties. Her approach aims to offer a warm, empathic space without judgement, with therapy focused on building insight and strengthening self-compassion in a way that supports meaningful change over time.
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 supporting clients with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
Is Alison Fraser a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alison Fraser holds BACP membership, a UK professional credential for counselling and psychotherapy.
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 fits your schedule.
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, just 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.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online
Alison Fraser draws on established approaches that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice practical strategies for challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and everyday overwhelm.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. It can be especially helpful when clients feel stuck, are coping with life changes, or want more clarity and direction. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relationships can shape trust, boundaries, and connection, which can be relevant for relationship strain, family concerns, and the impact of past experiences.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Alison takes a collaborative approach, helping clients clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusting the pace and tools to fit the client’s needs.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to access support from home, fit sessions around work or caring responsibilities, and maintain continuity when life is busy or plans change.