Alison Sowerby, BACP

Alison Sowerby is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety and grief. She uses simple, direct conversation to help clients build self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Alison offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful feelings and figure out next steps.

Alison aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Techniques may include looking at unhelpful thoughts, learning simple mindfulness skills, and noticing how the body holds tension. She also brings somatic ideas into the work when physical sensations are part of the problem.

People who want to talk about faith can do so if it matters to them, as Alison is open to discussing Bible-related issues alongside therapy. She works at a steady pace, letting each person set the agenda and the pace of change.

Alison has supported people through relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, and life transitions. She also helps with more complex issues such as trauma, ADHD, bipolar and chronic illness when these arise in conversation.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Alison describes her role as supportive and empowering, helping people take the small steps that add up to lasting change.

How Alison's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and building a trusting, non-judgemental space. The therapist reflects what you say and helps you find your own solutions, which suits people wanting a steady, listening approach.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and how they link together. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and to try different ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, low mood and worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with clients at the start to agree what to try and will adjust methods based on goals and preferences. That means the process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to combine conversation, short practical exercises and simple mindfulness practice, helping therapy slot into everyday life without reshaping your schedule.