Alanna Farrow, BACP

Alanna Farrow helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She also supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, addictions and major life changes. Alanna's approach is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to make talking about difficult things easier.

Alanna is a BACP counsellor with three years of professional experience in the UK. She has spent additional time supporting people affected by cancer and has practical experience with end-of-life and hospice concerns. This background informs her work with grief, guilt and the particular pressures that come with serious illness.

In sessions she creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to speak openly. Conversations focus on what matters most to each person and on small steps that can help day-to-day functioning. She listens closely before suggesting methods drawn from client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Her client-centred style puts the person at the centre of therapy and values their experience. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Together these approaches can help with anxiety, social phobia, workplace difficulties and changes in motivation.

Alanna often helps with practical matters too, such as communication problems, family stresses, career uncertainty and decisions around separation or divorce. She also supports people dealing with body image, shame, isolation and finding life purpose. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

To begin she encourages a gentle first step and offers collaborative support tailored to each person's goals and pace.

How Alanna’s approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to make conversations feel balanced and respectful. It helps people who need a listening space to make sense of feelings, strengthen self-worth and make choices that fit their values.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, tackle low mood and shift unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alanna will discuss options and tailor sessions to a person's goals, needs and preferences. She aims for a collaborative process where the person helps shape the plan and pace.

Online sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are handy for brief check-ins, written reflection and flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and increase access for people living further away.