Alana Black, BACP

Alana Black is a trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom who combines evidence-based trauma therapies with mindfulness practices and attachment theory to support personal change. She brings four years of professional experience from roles in the charity sector, the public health service and her private practice, offering informed care to younger adults facing a range of mental health challenges.

Her work focuses on areas such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, feelings of being stuck and relationship difficulties, and she adapts her approach to each person’s circumstances. Alana holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and she draws on that professional framework in her practice.

Alana emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in therapeutic work and tailors interventions to individual needs and goals. She encourages taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support through that process, helping people explore patterns, build insight and develop practical coping strategies for lasting change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Alana uses trauma-informed therapies that focus on understanding how past experiences affect present emotions and behaviours, helping people process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life. She incorporates mindfulness practices to build awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations, which can ease symptoms of anxiety and improve emotional regulation. Attachment-informed work is also a core part of her approach - this explores relational patterns and helps clients develop more secure ways of connecting with others.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Alana works with each person to identify their needs, goals and preferences and adapts techniques over time to find the best fit for their situation. This collaborative planning ensures that therapy is tailored and responsive.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access support from different locations and at times that suit their routines. Registered professionals like Alana can deliver effective, consistent care remotely, making it easier for people to maintain continuity of support while balancing work, study and family commitments.