- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Internal Family Systems
About Alison
Alison Burgess is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years’ experience as a practising therapist. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She also helps with sleep problems, anger, relationship concerns, career issues, depression and ADHD-related challenges.
Alison uses straightforward, person-focused ways of working. Sessions are set up so people can talk through what is causing them the most worry. She listens to what matters most to each client and uses practical techniques to address day-to-day problems like sleepless nights or rising anxiety in social situations.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep conversations grounded and goal-oriented. Internal Family Systems is also part of her toolkit when people want to understand different parts of themselves that feel stuck or at odds.
Alison has supported people with issues linked to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, eating concerns, dissociation, and the emotional effects of illness. She also works with difficulties around control, communication and commitment that often come up in relationships and work life.
Sessions are aimed at helping people find clearer ways to manage feelings and to make small, sustainable changes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online booking steps provided.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alison draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can voice what matters and find their own solutions, which can help when anxiety makes speaking up feel hard. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and short-term goals to reduce daily stress and improve coping. Internal Family Systems helps name and work with different parts of a person's inner experience, useful when conflicting feelings or self-criticism get in the way.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process, and she works with clients to decide what fits best. That decision is made together, based on the person's needs, goals and what feels manageable in sessions. The therapist will check in regularly and adjust the approach as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time and offer different ways to engage that suit quieter surroundings or lower screen time. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to help clients practise techniques between sessions and carry change into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, relationship and career concerns, depression and ADHD related challenges.
How would she work with my social anxiety or phobia?
She uses practical, person-focused conversations to identify what makes social situations hard and to practise manageable steps that reduce distress over time.
What is Alison's professional background?
She holds BACP registration and has four years working as a practising counsellor, alongside prior experience in personal development.
Where is Alison based and how is she registered?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; check the platform details for the exact fees that apply to your area.