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- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Alison
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience, Alison Preston focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, relationships and low mood. She also helps people with anger, sleep and eating difficulties, self-esteem struggles, family-related concerns and coping with major life changes. Alison uses a blend of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas and other talking approaches to support people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Alison describes her practice as straightforward and respectful. She listens to how people see and feel things, and she works without judgment. Sessions aim to give space to talk through what is happening and to consider practical steps that feel manageable.
Her approach draws on client-centred therapy to prioritise the person’s own perspective, plus cognitive behavioural therapy to notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. She may also use mindfulness techniques to help with day-to-day coping and psychodynamic ideas to consider longer-standing patterns that colour current reactions.
Alison often combines short-term solution-focused tasks with deeper talk when appropriate. That means some sessions focus on immediate steps, while others look at patterns that repeat over time. She encourages collaboration about goals and pace so people can set realistic next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and Alison is available to work with international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Alison commonly uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in online conversations. Client-centred work focuses on listening to how the person describes their experience and following their priorities to shape sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and introduces practical exercises to try between meetings to reduce anxiety or low mood.She may also draw on mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing practices that help with day-to-day stress. These approaches are described and tried together, so the person and the therapist decide which methods feel most useful based on goals and preferences.
Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to fit therapy around everyday life. Online work can make it easier to attend from different places, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, or remove travel time from a busy day. Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know what to expect, and expect to discuss which approaches to use in the first meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, anger and depression, plus sleep, eating, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens to how someone sees things, talks through immediate concerns and works on steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can inquire about working together.
How are sessions organised and how much do they cost?
Session costs vary by location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.