- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy offered
About Alison
Alison Spencer is a counsellor registered with the BACP and a member of the NCPS, and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Alison also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and caregiver stress.
Alison draws on person-centred ways of working, placing the client's perspective at the centre of sessions. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also incorporates psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may come from past relationships.
Sessions tend to be conversational and practical. Alison listens, helps clarify what matters, and works with clients to try small changes between sessions. She also uses hypnotherapy as an additional tool where it feels appropriate for goals like anxiety management or confidence building.
People often come for short-term focused work on a specific worry, or for longer therapy to look at deeper patterns. Alison explains options and helps set realistic steps to try in daily life. She encourages clear aims and checks progress as therapy continues.
To start, people choose an online matching process and book a first session. Alison works in English and does not take international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Alison commonly uses person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening to the client's concerns and reflecting them back so the person can make sense of their feelings. This approach helps people who find it hard to speak about difficult feelings and want a non-directive style to explore what matters most.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments. CBT-style work is practical and suits issues like anxiety or low self-esteem where changing thought patterns and behaviours can reduce distress. Alison draws on psychodynamic ideas as well to notice recurring relationship patterns and how past experiences influence current reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Alison will discuss goals and preferences during early sessions and adapt methods over time. The client and counsellor decide together which techniques to focus on, and review progress after a few meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when people need quick support between longer sessions. It can also let someone choose whether to be on camera or use audio only to suit their comfort and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main style is person-centred, combined with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to address thinking patterns and past relationship influences.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and listed with the NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.