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Alison Baxter, NCPS

Alison Baxter is a counsellor who helps people feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by past hurt.

About Alison

Alison Baxter is a counsellor who helps people feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by past hurt. She works with individuals facing stress, low mood, relationship problems and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. People come to her when they want clearer thinking and more calm in day-to-day life.

Alison draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She uses client-centred listening so people feel heard and understood. She also draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

Background and approach

When anxiety, grief or problems with intimacy are present, Alison may introduce practical cognitive-behavioural tools to reduce distress and change unhelpful thinking. She can also work at a slower pace with psychodynamic themes to help people make sense of repeated feelings and behaviours. Her background includes four years of practice and the NCPS credential.

Alison offers both short-term counselling and longer-term therapy depending on what someone needs. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change. Alison works in the United Kingdom and speaks English.

She accepts international clients and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to connect. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions in line with therapist availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCPS228	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Alison names

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How Alison's approaches work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions. Online sessions use conversations to map those patterns and try new ways of connecting and communicating with others.

Client-centred therapy centres on being listened to without judgement. In this approach the therapist follows the person's pace and priorities, helping them find their own solutions and rebuild confidence.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and practical strategies that people can practise between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk through options and decide together which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. This keeps the process collaborative and adaptable as needs change.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist see body language and maintain a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Alison help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship or attachment difficulties, grief, addictions and a range of related concerns such as low self-esteem and body image.

What is Alison's therapeutic style?

Her approach blends client-centred listening with attachment-informed work and practical CBT techniques. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and practising small changes that help day-to-day life.

How much experience does she have?

Alison has four years of clinical experience working with people in counselling and psychotherapy roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Alison offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Alison?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.