Allison Abaza
Practical, listening-led therapy for life's hard moments
About Allison
Allison Abaza warmly supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens first, helping individuals make sense of what is happening and decide practical next steps. Allison recognises that starting therapy takes courage and invites each person to move at their own pace.
Allison works from a belief that people are the experts on their own lives. She focuses on strengths while helping people notice patterns that cause distress.
Background and approach
Sessions are a place to talk through difficult feelings, practise new ways of relating, and test out different ways of coping. Her approach draws on client-centred methods that prioritise what matters most to the individual. She also uses mindfulness to help people stay grounded in the moment and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present behaviour.
These approaches are used to address trauma and post-traumatic stress, panic, mood concerns, and relationship issues among other challenges. Allison holds BACP which denotes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has three years of professional experience in therapeutic work in the United Kingdom.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. People often come for help with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, or a search for life purpose. Allison aims to create a steady, respectful space where clients can make practical changes and rebuild a sense of control.
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Sessions & fees
How Allison's approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The counsellor echoes concerns, helps clarify goals and supports the person to find their own solutions. This approach is useful for anxiety, relationship issues and when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. Short exercises can reduce overwhelm and are often used alongside talk therapy for panic, stress and mood challenges.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and experiences shape present patterns. It can help uncover recurring behaviours and emotional reactions that cause problems in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Allison will work with each person to identify their goals and try different methods until they find a good fit. She checks in regularly so the plan can change as progress happens.
Online sessions offer flexibility with video calls, phone conversations, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth work, phone calls suit people with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, carers' schedules and travel.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
