- Person-centred focus
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Hypnotherapy offered
About Alison
Alison Spencer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She uses person-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Alison aims to build a calm space where clients can speak openly and feel heard as they consider changes in their life.
With three years of professional experience, Alison supports people through relationship difficulties and grief. She also addresses issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and feelings of isolation. Her practice includes helping people work through midlife challenges, questions of life purpose, and separation or divorce.
Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and setting gentle, realistic steps towards their goals. Alison describes her overall approach as collaborative and non-judgemental, working at a pace that feels manageable. Practical tools from cognitive behavioural methods are used alongside reflective, psychodynamic-informed conversations to explore deeper patterns.
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds NCPS. Alison also practises hypnotherapy where appropriate. People who want to try counselling are invited to speak about what they hope to achieve and arrange a time to begin.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details. The therapist supports work and wellbeing concerns and aims to help clients take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier mood.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Alison draws on person-centred practice, cognitive behavioural techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. Person-centred work focuses on listening without judgement and helping people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive behavioural approaches offer practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and day-to-day habits, which can suit stress, anxiety and low mood. Psychodynamic-informed conversations look at recurring patterns from a longer perspective to make sense of difficult feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison will work together with each person to decide which ideas feel most useful for their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different tools and reflecting on what helps most over time.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also work well for practical CBT exercises or reflective conversations without requiring a clinic visit. Discussing session length and structure beforehand helps tailor the work to everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly help with?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues, plus grief and motivation struggles.
What is the counselling style like?
Sessions are person-centred with practical cognitive behavioural tools and psychodynamic-informed reflection to look at underlying patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.