Alison Dace, BACP

Alison Dace helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or the effects of past trauma. She also supports those struggling with addiction and people facing difficult relationship issues. Alison writes plainly and offers a calm space for someone to talk through what is worrying them.

Alison is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. She brings four years of professional experience to her work in the United Kingdom. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making the first steps feel manageable.

In sessions she focuses on understanding what causes distress in day-to-day life. Alison pays attention to patterns that repeat, such as difficulties with attachment, feelings of emptiness, control or codependency, and strains around communication and commitment. She also works with issues related to ageing, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, body image and family of origin concerns.

People who come to Alison can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. She helps clients set small, realistic goals and tries techniques that suit each person’s needs. Her style is responsive rather than prescriptive, adapting as the work progresses.

Starting therapy is framed as a step-by-step process. Alison encourages people to move at a pace they can manage and offers different session formats to fit busy lives. The aim is to build practical skills and clearer ways to cope with everyday pressures.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing distress and improving everyday functioning. One common approach is problem-focused work that looks at patterns in thoughts and behaviours and tries practical steps to change them; this helps with anxiety, stress and mood problems. Another approach emphasises building healthier relationships by exploring attachment and communication patterns and trying new ways of relating; this is useful for relationship strain, codependency and commitment worries.

Choosing the right approach is a shared effort. The therapist will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful, try methods in-session, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This keeps the work tailored to the client's goals and preferences rather than a fixed programme.

Online therapy offers flexibility for those with busy or complicated schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or those who prefer writing to speaking. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day life and keep momentum between meetings.