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Alison May , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Alison

Alison May is an inclusive counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works in an integrative way, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to explore their stories and identify practical paths toward greater wellbeing. Alison believes people are the experts in their own lives and offers support aimed at empowerment and clearer direction.

Her practice addresses a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, sexuality and gender matters, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and the challenges that come with significant life changes or life-changing diagnoses. She also attends to grief, coping with life transitions, stress, parenting and family dynamics, intimacy-related issues, and conditions such as ADHD and autism where she has particular professional and personal experience.

Alison identifies as a strong ally to people of colour and trans people and has specific training and experience working with LGBT+ and neurodiverse clients. She holds the credential BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Her approach combines warmth, practical focus, and respect for each person s expertise in their own story.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Alison draws on client-centered and attachment-based approaches to shape online sessions that feel collaborative and grounded. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the client s own resources to find direction and confidence - it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current emotions and connections, which can support work on intimacy-related issues, abandonment, grief, and trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison aims to work together with each person to identify what fits best. She tailors techniques and the pace of work to the client s goals, preferences, and lived experience, treating therapy as a collaborative partnership rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy with Alison is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow sessions to adapt to work, family, or mobility needs while maintaining the therapeutic focus and continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Alison May have?

Alison May has 6 years of experience.

Is Alison May a licensed therapist?

Yes. Alison May holds the credential BACP. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Alison May provide therapy?

Alison May provides therapy in English.

Where is Alison May located?

Alison May is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alison May as my therapist?

You can work with Alison May through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alison May work with international clients?

Yes, Alison May works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alison May 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 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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