- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Alison
Alison Hedger is a counsellor registered with the BACP with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and grief. Alison lists support for LGBT clients and helps with self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes.
Alison draws mainly on person-centred practice. Clients decide what to bring to each session and she follows their agenda while offering ideas and reflections. She also uses emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas when those perspectives fit what someone needs to look at.
Her work includes exploring how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. She helps people untangle patterns around attachment, abandonment and control, and looks at communication and commitment issues in relationships. Practical concerns such as substance use, caregiver stress and managing illness are also within her scope.
Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the person and to reconnect them with their sense of self. Alison talks things through with people, helps name emotions and considers steps someone might try between sessions. She pays attention to body image, blended family dynamics, and the effects of grief and loss.
People choosing to work with Alison will find an approach that combines listening with therapeutic techniques drawn from her training. Her background in integrative humanistic counselling informs how she blends different methods to suit individual concerns and goals.
How Alison's approaches translate to online sessions
Alison uses client-centred work and emotionally-focused ideas alongside psychodynamic thinking. Client-centred work means the person's concerns guide each session and the counsellor follows what matters most in the moment. Emotionally-focused work looks at how feelings show up in close relationships and can help with connection, attachment and communication. Psychodynamic thinking involves looking at how past experiences influence current patterns and reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Alison will work collaboratively to decide which methods to use based on a person’s concerns, goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as new issues arise or different priorities come up.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit counselling into day-to-day life by reducing travel and allowing sessions around other commitments. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins easier and let someone choose whether to use video or another available format if offered. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pacing and tools to suit each person’s situation and practical needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and grief, plus related issues such as self-esteem and anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is mainly person-centred so clients set the session agenda; she then draws on emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of experience working in clinical settings since February 2019.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.