Alana Black, BACP

Alana Black is a trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience across the charity sector, public health services and private practice. She blends contemporary trauma therapies with mindfulness practices and principles from attachment theory to create a tailored approach that responds to each person’s unique history and current challenges.

She has supported younger adults dealing with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism and feelings of being stuck, as well as a range of relationship difficulties. Her work also addresses concerns related to abandonment, attachment issues, avoidant personality patterns, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and the emotional impacts of divorce and separation.

Alana approaches therapy with sensitivity, respect and compassion, adapting methods to suit individual needs and goals. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients explore patterns, build coping skills and work toward more fulfilling ways of relating to themselves and others. She holds BACP credentials, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK, and is available to work with both local and international clients.

Trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches online

Alana uses trauma-informed therapies to help people process distressing experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. These approaches focus on understanding how past events affect current thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and on developing practical strategies to regain a sense of stability and safety.

She also draws on mindfulness practices, teaching simple attention and breathing techniques that support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. Mindfulness can be helpful for managing anxiety, stress and low mood by building skills for pausing and responding rather than reacting.

Attachment-informed work explores patterns in relationships that often start early in life and continue to affect how people connect with others. By identifying attachment needs and relational habits, therapy can help clients create more secure and satisfying relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alana works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat or text messaging, make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. Working remotely broadens access to registered professionals and allows continuity of care for clients who live at a distance or have mobility constraints.