- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Alison
Alison Spencer is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Alison focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, low self‑esteem, and depression.
She aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Alison uses a person‑centred stance that prioritises each person's voice and choices during sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to tailor work to individual needs, and she is a qualified hypnotherapist.
Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying practical ways to change what feels stuck. Alison helps people explore feelings around abandonment, attachment, body image, and caregiver stress, among other concerns. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability and life transitions such as divorce and midlife change.
The work often includes setting small, achievable goals and practising new coping skills between sessions. Alison emphasises gradual steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to bring questions and to shape their own therapy journey.
To begin, prospective clients are invited to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The subscription-based sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Alison draws on person‑centred counselling which focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what changes they want to make.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques that look at thoughts and behaviours and try practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood. Psychodynamic ideas are used to explore past patterns and how they affect current relationships and emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust the approach based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and driven by the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding being on camera when that feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical benefits help maintain consistency and make therapy more achievable alongside daily responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self‑esteem and depression, and also works with issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Alison uses a person‑centred approach and combines practical cognitive behavioural techniques with psychodynamic ideas to adapt to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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.