Alison Dace, BACP

Alison Dace is a UK-based therapist with four years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. She works collaboratively with each client to create a welcoming environment where thoughts and emotions can be explored without judgment. Alison uses evidence-based techniques tailored to the needs of the individual, drawing on her registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - as a foundation for her practice.

Clients come to Alison for support with a wide range of concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, family of origin difficulties, codependency, communication and commitment struggles, and challenges around aging or caregiving. Her approach balances practical coping strategies with an attentive exploration of relational patterns and past experiences, helping clients build skills for day-to-day life while addressing deeper sources of distress.

Alison recognises that starting therapy takes courage and she aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful. She offers a calm, patient presence and works at a pace that suits each person, supporting clients as they set goals and make meaningful changes in their lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Access

Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One strand of her work emphasises skills-based strategies to help manage symptoms of stress, anxiety and addiction by teaching coping tools, relaxation methods and steps for behavioural change. These approaches aim to reduce day-to-day distress and support healthier habits.

She also works in a relational and exploratory way to address trauma, attachment wounds and relationship difficulties. This kind of work involves examining emotional patterns, family of origin influences and past experiences to help people gain insight and move toward more fulfilling connections and self-understanding.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Alison collaborates with each client to identify methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they adapt the focus and pace so therapy feels relevant and helpful.

Online therapy with Alison is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity of care, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with a registered professional.