- Person centred
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Hypnotherapy qualified
About Alison
Alison Spencer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses person-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. She combines these approaches to help people facing stress and anxiety. Alison also supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem and low motivation.
She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Alison aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can put their worries into words. She describes therapy as a step-by-step process that begins with small, manageable goals.
In sessions she listens closely to what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify thought and behaviour patterns that keep distress going. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover recurring relationship patterns and past influences that affect current feelings.
Her person-centred stance keeps the focus on the individual’s priorities and pace. She explains things plainly and works collaboratively on practical steps between sessions. Alison is also a qualified hypnotherapist, which she may draw on where appropriate.
People often come for help with panic, general anxiety, relationship problems and grief. Alison aims to support steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes. To begin, she encourages a simple first step of talking through the immediate problem and agreeing the next small goal.
How these approaches translate to online work
Alison combines person-centred principles with practical cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking. Person-centred work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and develop coping strategies for anxiety and panic. Psychodynamic thinking looks at recurring relationship patterns and earlier experiences that influence current feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Alison will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and different issues come into focus.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. It can also make shorter check-ins possible when needed or avoid being on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is Alison's approach to therapy like?
Her work blends person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are collaborative and focus on practical steps and understanding patterns that cause distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working with a range of common concerns. That experience includes supporting people managing anxiety and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom. Those credentials are presented as supplied.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK arrange sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees should be confirmed during the booking process.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. That process sets up the first session and next steps.