- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Practical coping skills
About Alison
Alison Gordon is a BACP-registered counsellor working from the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She began in hospital and community mental health settings, which led her to specialise in therapeutic work and continue training across several approaches. Alison aims to make the first step towards help feel achievable for people who are worried or unsure.
She focuses on common pressures such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, grief, addiction and life transitions. Her practice includes work around ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related concerns among other areas listed in her profile.
Alison draws on a mix of approaches in sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She explains methods in clear terms and works with clients to find what helps most for their situation.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and focuses on practical steps alongside understanding. Sessions aim to build on existing strengths and to create manageable ways to cope with day-to-day difficulties.
Alison is open to working with people internationally and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people follow the site process to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving towards what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, stress and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and practising small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms like low mood or worry. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current connections and can help people understand patterns in close relationships and intimacy.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Alison will discuss options and try different ways of working in a collaborative way, adapting to the person's goals and needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people maintain continuity of care when they are living abroad or moving locations, while the therapist and client agree on session length and frequency that suit everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, and also works with relationship and family issues, addiction, trauma, grief and various life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on clear explanations and practical steps that build on a person's strengths.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Alison has 11 years of professional experience and has worked in both hospital and community mental health settings for around 15 years in total.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Alison accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.