Alison Dace, BACP

Alison Dace is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels manageable, and she emphasizes practical strategies alongside compassionate listening to help clients move toward their goals.

Alison draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person she works with, focusing on building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing patterns that contribute to emotional distress. She works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities and develop realistic steps for change, whether the concern is managing anxiety, coping with substance use, repairing relationships, or processing traumatic experiences.

Recognising that starting therapy takes courage, Alison aims to make the first steps accessible and supportive. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and she offers sessions through a range of remote formats to fit different needs and lifestyles.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One set of approaches helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, offering tools to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression and to break cycles that maintain distress. Another strand emphasises skills-building for stress management, cravings, and relationship communication, equipping clients with concrete strategies they can apply between sessions. A trauma-aware approach is also employed when needed, supporting clients to process past harm at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Finding the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process. Alison works together with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time to ensure the approach fits the client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort. These remote options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapy into everyday life without long travel times.