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Alanna Farrow, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and grief
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centred
- Cancer support experience
- Practical coping skills
About Alanna
Alanna Farrow is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and depression, and she also helps with motivation and confidence challenges.
She has worked for eight years supporting people affected by cancer, which informs how she approaches conversations about illness and loss. Sessions focus on clear practical steps and everyday coping skills rather than abstract therapy language. Alanna listens to what is most pressing and helps the person try different ways of responding to thoughts and feelings.
Alanna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred approaches to guide sessions. That typically means noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them in small ways, and choosing actions that better align with personal goals. She also concentrates on building straightforward communication skills for relationship and workplace issues.
Her style is direct and practical, with simple tools people can use between meetings. She works at a pace that fits the person's life and priorities, breaking larger problems into smaller, manageable steps. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
People meet to identify clear short-term goals and to track progress over time. Alanna helps with emotional topics such as guilt, shame, isolation and end-of-life concerns, and practical issues like career decisions and workplace stress. Sessions are offered in English and can include international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Alanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural experiments. CBT focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings, which suits concerns like anxiety, low mood and social phobia.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means conversations are led by what the person brings and the therapist reflects back what matters most. This approach helps when people need space to talk through grief, guilt or relationship problems without being pushed into a specific plan straight away.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alanna will collaborate with the person to decide which methods to use, based on their goals, practical needs and preferences. That choice can be reviewed as progress is tracked over time.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel for those managing illness or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals often use these flexible arrangements to keep therapy practical and accessible.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem and workplace problems among other areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on noticing thoughts, trying small changes and using simple tools between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and eight years supporting people affected by cancer.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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