- Focus on rest
- Practical next steps
- Gentle listening
About Alison
Alison Burgess is a counsellor who helps people facing sleep difficulties alongside stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, major life changes, relationship concerns, trauma and workplace strain. Alison speaks plainly and offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what feels hard right now.
She trained and works within the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Alison has four years of practice as a therapist and many more years in personal development and self-care work before that. That mix informs how she balances practical tools with listening and reflection.
In sessions she adapts the approach to what each person needs. She uses client-centred methods to follow a person’s priorities, solution-focused techniques to set practical next steps, and elements of Internal Family Systems to help people understand inner parts and patterns. Conversations tend to focus on small, doable changes that add up over time.
Alison aims to make sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. She will work at the pace a person chooses and revisit goals as life shifts. She supports people through tricky transitions and ongoing struggles, helping them develop coping strategies, habits that aid rest, and clearer ways to manage day-to-day stress.
To begin, visitors are invited to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches can help when you need rest and balance
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can set their own priorities and feel understood, which often helps when sleep or anxiety feel overwhelming.Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps that make a difference quickly. It suits people who want clear actions to try between sessions, such as brief routines or simple changes that support better rest and daily coping.
Internal Family Systems helps people notice different internal parts and how they react to stress. Understanding these patterns can make it easier to shift unhelpful habits and reduce inner conflict that affects sleep and mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it fits around work and home life, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and reduces travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same therapeutic methods online as in person, and Alison will aim to make sessions practical and easy to fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties and coping with life changes, as well as a range of related issues such as trauma, anger and career strain.
What is her style in therapy sessions?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, focusing on listening first and agreeing simple, practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison has four years of experience as a practising therapist and additional background in personal development and self-care work extending over many years.
What credentials and region are associated with this counsellor?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United Kingdom work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with Alison?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.