- Person centred
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Hypnotherapy
About Alison
Alison Spencer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a person-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. She draws on three years of professional experience to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Alison also helps with relationship strain and the practical challenges that follow bereavement and loss.
She aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and move at a pace that feels manageable. Alison emphasises practical steps as well as opportunities to reflect on patterns that keep problems repeating.
Alison works with a wide range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties and control issues. She also supports people facing divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and finding life purpose. Men’s issues and midlife questions are included among the topics she addresses.
Her background includes person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy approaches and psychodynamic work, and she is a qualified hypnotherapist. Alison holds BACP and NCPS credentials and brings those frameworks into sessions to shape goals and techniques.
People who choose her can expect a blend of practical tools and reflective conversation aimed at small, steady change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions at times that suit them.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Person-centred counselling places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement, helps clarify what matters, and supports the client to set their own pace and goals. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and rebuilding confidence.Cognitive behavioural ideas focus on small, practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Sessions often include tasks to try between meetings and straightforward ways to track progress, which can suit people wanting clear techniques for stress, worry and mood problems.
Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and feelings that may come from earlier life experience. It gives space to notice recurring themes and to understand why certain reactions keep happening, which can be useful for attachment, abandonment and midlife questions.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and adapt methods as you go. That means sessions can shift between practical exercises and more reflective conversation according to what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow sessions from a familiar setting. It also lets people choose shorter check-ins or more regular appointments when that suits their routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus grief and loss.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions combine a person-centred outlook with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to offer both practical tools and space for reflection.
What is Alison's experience?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Alison holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.