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Alison Burgess, BACP

Alison Burgess is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes.

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About Alison

Alison Burgess is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She uses a practical, respectful approach to help clients tackle things that feel overwhelming. Alison works in English and applies a steady, compassionate style when people first reach out.

Alison holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her professional registration in the UK. She has four years of direct counselling experience and a longer background in personal development and self-care work.

Background and approach

That background shaped how she guides conversations and practical steps between sessions. In sessions she focuses on what the person needs right now. She adapts her approach to the issue at hand, whether that is sleep problems, managing anger, coping with grief or working through career concerns.

Conversations aim to be straightforward and useful rather than full of jargon. Her clinical toolkit includes client-centred ways of working, solution-focused techniques and internal family systems ideas. These methods are used to increase self-awareness, build coping skills and map out small, doable changes.

Alison also supports people with trauma and abuse related concerns in a paced manner. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship where goals are set together. The emphasis is on practical next steps, clearer thinking, and building confidence to manage difficult moments.

Alison encourages people to take the lead on what matters most to them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	409709	September 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

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Ways of working Alison names

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How Alison's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's own goals. The therapist reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions, which suits issues like low self-esteem, grief and general life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical changes that can make a noticeable difference. Sessions often set clear, short-term goals and try out simple steps between meetings, which can help with stress, anxiety and sleep problems.

Internal Family Systems offers a way to notice different parts of a person’s inner life and how they relate to each other. It can help people make sense of strong feelings, patterns of avoidance or dissociation in a gradual way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. That process allows plans to shift as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video gives face-to-face connection, phone needs less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, while chat or messaging suits brief check-ins or people who prefer typed conversations. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Alison help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, depression, ADHD and life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and practical. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent and on small steps that make daily life easier.

What is her background and experience?

Alison has four years of counselling experience and additional experience in personal development and self-care work.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is BACP accredited and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients book sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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?

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