- Emphasis on routines
- Evidence-informed approaches
- Supportive and steady
About Alison
Alison Gordon is a BACP registered counsellor working from the United Kingdom. She brings 11 years of professional experience and a longer background in hospital and community mental health settings. Alison aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who are struggling with day-to-day pressures and sleep difficulties among other concerns.
Alison likes to keep sessions focused on what matters to each person. She listens, helps people make sense of patterns that get in the way, and supports practical steps towards clearer routines and better rest. Her approach treats clients as the expert in their own lives and draws on chosen therapeutic methods to support change.
Her past work has included support for stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, depression, addiction, grief and trauma, and challenges around eating and intimacy. Sleep and resting problems are among the areas she addresses alongside parenting, career concerns, ADHD and compassion fatigue. She also offers help with specific themes such as abandonment, attachment issues and body image.
Alison uses a mixture of approaches that suit the person in front of her. She works with cognitive and behavioural ideas, client-centred ways of building trust, and ways of understanding how relationships shape feelings and choices. Sessions aim to be practical, respectful and paced to each person’s needs.
Her style is encouraging and steady. She focuses on helping people find small, manageable changes that add up. To begin, she asks a few questions and together you plan what to try next.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and difficulties that affect daily routines including sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change routines and reactions. CBT can be useful for insomnia, worry and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships influence patterns in adulthood and can help with intimacy, relational stress and some trauma-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography does not list which online or remote session formats are offered, so please confirm available options before you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, cut travel time, and allow sessions from wherever a quieter moment is possible. It also lets therapists use worksheets, sleep planning and guided exercises in the session, which can help with building better rest and routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alison help with?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family matters, eating and intimacy concerns, and sleeping problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and practical. She listens, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and works on small changes that can improve day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 11 years of professional work experience and additional time working in hospital and community mental health settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.