Alison Hopkins, BACP

Alison Hopkins helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She supports those dealing with intimacy-related concerns, anger, and the strain of major life changes. Alison also works with people exploring LGBT matters, family and parenting pressures, and issues like isolation and loneliness.

Alison brings 17 years of experience to her practice and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She aims to make the first steps into therapy as straightforward as possible. She creates a welcoming space where clients can speak openly without fear of judgment.

Her sessions are conversational and grounded. Alison listens first, and then she helps people notice patterns in how they think and feel. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy when helpful, and also draws on psychodynamic and existential ideas to understand life stories and values.

For people affected by traumatic events, Alison uses trauma-focused approaches to reduce distress and rebuild coping. She will discuss different ways to work together and agree a plan that feels right for each person. Sessions focus on realistic steps that can be taken between meetings.

Alison accepts international clients and runs work in English. Therapy is arranged via a subscription model that you can cancel at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How Alison uses psychodynamic and CBT online

Alison combines practical, change-focused techniques with ways of understanding life stories. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers simple exercises to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This approach can help when someone wants concrete tools to manage panic, worry or low mood.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas that consider recurring relationship patterns and past experiences. This helps when people want to understand why they keep repeating the same emotional reactions or relationship choices. Sessions that use trauma-focused work focus on stabilising symptoms and building coping skills before addressing difficult memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will talk with each client about their goals and preferences, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan as work progresses. She aims to find what fits the person rather than insisting on a single method.

Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know how therapy will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online appointments to maintain continuity of care across locations.