- Practical support
- Collaborative approach
- Trauma aware
About Alison
Alison Gordon is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She began working in hospital and community mental health settings, which inspired her move into therapeutic work. Alison draws on a wide range of clinical approaches to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
She focuses on practical, everyday goals. Sessions aim to build skills for managing stress, anxiety and mood changes. Alison also helps people with relationship friction, family issues, parenting strain and self-esteem concerns. She supports work on addiction, grief, trauma and intimacy-related problems when they arise.
Alison uses a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She values learning and has trained in various trauma-focused techniques. Her approach is collaborative - she listens, reflects, and helps clients decide what feels useful.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats the person, not just the problem, and encourages people to use their existing strengths. Sessions are paced to each person's needs and aim to make change feel manageable.
To begin, clients follow the service's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. Alison accepts international clients; confirm the current session options before booking.
She focuses on practical, everyday goals. Sessions aim to build skills for managing stress, anxiety and mood changes. Alison also helps people with relationship friction, family issues, parenting strain and self-esteem concerns. She supports work on addiction, grief, trauma and intimacy-related problems when they arise.
Alison uses a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She values learning and has trained in various trauma-focused techniques. Her approach is collaborative - she listens, reflects, and helps clients decide what feels useful.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats the person, not just the problem, and encourages people to use their existing strengths. Sessions are paced to each person's needs and aim to make change feel manageable.
To begin, clients follow the service's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. Alison accepts international clients; confirm the current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and life changes where someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviours and practising new ways to respond. It can be useful for anxiety, mood and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust and some relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit. Sessions can combine techniques when that feels more helpful, and clients are invited to feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue with therapy while living in a different region, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt materials and exercises for online use so practical skill-building can continue between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or family difficulties. Other areas include self-esteem, grief, addictions and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, reflects and works with people to set practical, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience and worked in hospital and community mental health settings for around 15 years in total.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.