- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Alison
Alison Burgess is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of formal counselling experience and a longer background in personal development. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through grief, build self-esteem, and tackle anger that affects daily life. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, career pressures, sleep problems and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Alison uses straightforward, conversational sessions. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, practical goals. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change now and on small steps that make a real difference to how they cope day to day.
Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make space for a client’s perspective, Solution-Focused Therapy to identify achievable steps, and Internal Family Systems to look at different parts of someone’s inner experience. These methods are used to address issues such as anger, low mood, ADHD-related challenges, and feelings of emptiness or guilt.
People who come to her can expect an emphasis on practical tools and short-term planning when that fits their goals. She also offers time to process longer-standing material like attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, or caregiver stress. Sessions are aimed at helping people gain clearer choices about how they respond to difficult situations.
Alison works in English and does not accept international clients. Practical details about how sessions are arranged and paid are provided when someone chooses the online therapy options and completes the matching questionnaire.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, which helps people feel understood and clearer about their next steps. It is useful for dealing with anger, low self-esteem and life changes.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical, short-term goals and small changes that bring immediate relief. It suits people who want concrete strategies to manage stress, workplace frustration or recurring arguments.
Internal Family Systems explores different parts of a person’s inner life and how they relate to each other. This approach can help when anger links to past hurt, attachment issues or feelings of emptiness.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with the client to identify which method or combination fits their needs, goals and preferences. That decision can be revisited as work progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The profile does not list specific session formats, so check the online therapy options to see what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so counselling fits into a busy week.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and related issues such as sleep problems and career pressure.
How would she describe her approach?
Her style is conversational and practical. She combines listening with goal-focused work and small, manageable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of formal counselling experience and a longer background in personal development work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.