Alison Bubbins, BACP
Alison Bubbins helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar moods, grief and trauma.
About Alison
Alison Bubbins helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar moods, grief and trauma. She supports clients dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem and career worries. Alison also works with issues around ADHD, compassion fatigue and life changes.
She is open to LGBT concerns and to people exploring kink, BDSM and alternative sexual cultures. Alison practises in an open, down-to-earth way. She describes her approach as collaborative - talking things through together and finding what fits the individual.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and honest, with room for warmth and a little humour where it helps the conversation. She aims to create a space where people can be themselves without judgement. Her work draws on person-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural tools and broader psychotherapy to shape sessions around each person.
That means some sessions focus on understanding patterns and feelings, while others look at practical steps and coping strategies. The choices are made together during therapy. Alison is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She has three years' experience as a practising counsellor and works with people across the United Kingdom. Sessions can be arranged in English and she accepts international clients when that suits the person. Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability. The process is intended to be quick and simple so people can begin when they are ready.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404622 | 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
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offer simple steps to reduce anxiety, improve sleep or manage low mood. These techniques are practical and often include small exercises to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Alison will work with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That means she adapts the style over time so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face to face, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and life demands.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties can Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar mood concerns. She also helps with trauma, grief, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is Alison's counselling style?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. Sessions aim to be honest and practical, with scope for humour where it helps the work.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has three years' experience as a practising counsellor. That background includes supporting a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients when appropriate.
What session formats are available?
Alison offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. The cost varies with location and the therapist's availability.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Start by using the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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