PACFA
Alison Howarth , PACFA
Therapist in Australia
Online therapy - get matched and start messaging.
About Alison
Her practice places particular emphasis on workplace-related trauma, including compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, supporting individuals from frontline roles through to management and leadership. She also provides executive coaching and clinical supervision, tailoring interventions to the professional and personal demands clients bring to sessions.
Alison adopts a collaborative style, shaping therapeutic work around each person’s unique needs and goals. She focuses on practical pathways forward while attending to deeper patterns such as attachment and communication difficulties, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life often requires courage - Alison offers steady support throughout that process, helping clients explore possibilities and build resilience along the way.
Approaches that guide online therapeutic work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape patterns of relating and emotional responses. It helps people understand attachment wounds, improve closeness and trust in relationships, and address feelings of abandonment or insecurity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional experiences in the moment, helping clients and couples access core emotions, repair bonds, and resolve relational distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical awareness and present-moment skills to reduce reactivity, ease anxiety, and support emotion regulation during stressful or triggering situations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alison works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as understanding deepens over time. This cooperative process supports sustainable change and personal growth.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or geographical constraints, while maintaining continuity of care when in-person meetings are impractical. For many people, the convenience and accessibility of remote sessions help them stay consistent with therapy and progress toward their goals.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Alison Howarth have?
Alison Howarth has 30 years of clinical counselling experience.
Is Alison Howarth a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the PACFA credential.
In which languages does Alison Howarth provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Alison Howarth located?
Alison Howarth is located in Australia.
How can I work with Alison Howarth as my therapist?
You can work with Alison Howarth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alison Howarth work with international clients?
Alison Howarth does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alison Howarth cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Licensed
See below
Languages
English
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