Alison Hopkins, BACP
Alison Hopkins is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship troubles.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Alison
Alison Hopkins is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship troubles. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief and loss. Her approach is down-to-earth and straightforward, aimed at making it easier to talk about painful feelings.
Alison works to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they need. She encourages simple, practical steps as well as exploring difficult memories when needed.
Background and approach
The aim is to make sense of what is happening now and find manageable ways forward. She draws on client-centred methods that put the person’s priorities first. Cognitive behavioural ideas help spot thinking patterns that keep distress going.
Trauma-focused and psychodynamic perspectives are used when past events shape current reactions. Alison has 17 years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises from the United Kingdom and works with people from different backgrounds, including LGBT clients and those facing intimacy or attachment concerns.
Her wider focus includes issues such as abandonment, commitment and communication difficulties, as well as less common concerns like hoarding and kink-related matters. Sessions aim to balance talking, practical coping skills and reflection so people leave with clearer next steps. People who choose Alison typically want a steady, compassionate guide while they make changes.
She helps clients set realistic goals and keeps the work focused on what matters to them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 84432 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alison works with
Everything Alison lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alison lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Alison will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as the work develops. The plan can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise, and decisions are made together.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties or travel without losing continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus related matters such as attachment, intimacy and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is calm and person-focused, creating a space to talk without judgement while using practical steps to manage day-to-day distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Alison is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy can take place by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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