Alanna Farrow, BACP

Alanna Farrow is a UK-based therapist accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings three years of professional practice to her work. She also has eight years of experience supporting people affected by cancer, and that background informs her sensitive approach to issues linked to illness and life transitions.

Alanna works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as challenges such as grief, low self-esteem, addictions, anger and career-related concerns. Her additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, body image, communication problems, hospice and end-of-life support, isolation and loneliness, self-harm, social anxiety and workplace issues. She combines this breadth of experience with practical therapeutic methods to help clients manage current problems and explore longer-term goals.

In sessions Alanna aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step and offers steady support as clients work toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships and life choices.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Alanna uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the process. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening and supporting individuals to explore their values and feelings, which can be especially helpful for issues like grief, low self-esteem and life transitions.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop alternative ways of thinking and coping. CBT can be effective for anxiety, stress, depression and many day-to-day challenges that affect functioning and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Alanna will discuss goals, preferences and needs with each client and adapt methods so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Alanna is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits or those living away from the therapist's base. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access support from wherever the client is located.