Alison Burgess, BACP

Alison Burgess is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She supports clients dealing with relationship concerns, sleep problems, anger, depression and ADHD-related difficulties. Alison also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress and communication problems, offering a warm, respectful approach.

Alison uses simple, person-focused methods that aim to make therapy feel practical and manageable. She adapts sessions to each person's needs and uses elements from Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems to guide the work. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and on small, realistic steps to move forward.

Her background includes four years of recorded experience as a practising counsellor and a BACP credential, which is listed as her professional accreditation. That experience sits alongside long-term work in personal development and self-care contexts. Alison draws on that mix when helping people sort through complex feelings and everyday pressures.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and looks for strengths to build on. Work may include exploring inner parts of experience, setting short-term goals, or practicing new ways of coping and communicating. The aim is to leave people feeling clearer about choices and more able to manage next steps.

Alison welcomes conversations about what you need from therapy and will tailor the approach to your personal goals and preferences.

How Alison’s approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers. It can help with anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions by creating space to talk and be heard.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims at small, practical changes and clear goals. It is useful when the priority is short-term improvement, such as better sleep, reduced stress or clearer communication.

Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of your inner experience and how they interact. This approach can help when feelings like shame, abandonment or anger feel overwhelming and confusing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will discuss what feels most helpful and agree a plan together based on your needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts as you make progress.

If you prefer online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and offer a way to keep continuity when schedules change. Different formats can also suit different needs, for example a shorter check-in when time is tight or avoiding video when you want audio only.