Niamh Allen, BACP
Narrative counsellor helping people rethink their story
Details
| Name | Niamh Allen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Niamh
Niamh Allen is a counsellor who uses Narrative Therapy alongside other approaches to help people make sense of painful or confusing parts of life. She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) and has five years of experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating and relationship worries.
She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard and understood. Her work is collaborative and practical.
Background and approach
She listens to the story a person brings and helps separate problem parts from who they are. That makes it easier to spot patterns, try different responses and build small changes that matter day to day. Niamh draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to offer a mix of practical tools and reflection.
Attachment-based ideas also inform how she looks at relationship patterns and long-standing difficulties with trust and closeness. She supports people dealing with addictions, eating and food-related issues, guilt, shame and isolation as well as social anxiety and questions about life purpose. Her style is warm and steady, focusing on what can be done next rather than dwelling only on the past.
Niamh works with English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Eating disorders among the things Niamh works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Niamh among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Niamh directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Niamh directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT shape online therapy
Many clients begin by telling the story they carry about themselves. Narrative Therapy helps unpack that story so people can spot its effects and try new ways of living. It is useful for identity questions, ongoing relationship patterns, and tricky decisions where past stories feel stuck.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on what matters most and on small acts that move someone toward those values. It offers simple, practical exercises to manage difficult thoughts and moods while still acting in line with chosen goals. Attachment-based ideas look at how early connections influence present relationships and help identify patterns that cause recurring hurt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which combination of Narrative, ACT, CBT or attachment-focused thinking fits best. That decision is made together, based on goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in session.
Session options are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins that suit different schedules. It can also make shorter phone or video sessions possible when a quick review or a practical tool is needed.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Niamh help with?
She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Other areas include eating and food-related issues, addictions, ADHD-related struggles, and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and non-judgemental, using Narrative Therapy alongside practical techniques. Sessions focus on understanding stories people tell about themselves and trying small, helpful changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. That experience includes supporting people with social anxiety, guilt, shame and life-purpose questions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Check the therapist's listing when you arrange an appointment.
How does charging work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided when you go through the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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