Alison Spencer

Alison Spencer is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has three years of professional experience supporting people through anxiety, stress and low mood. Alison aims to make the first contact straightforward and understandable for families seeking help for a worried relative.

Alison uses person-centred listening as a base. She creates a calm space for people to talk about difficult feelings. The work often focuses on building confidence, improving motivation and managing worry. She also supports people coping with grief and relationship problems.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic perspectives to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Alison also practises hypnotherapy as an additional tool some clients find helpful. She tailors sessions to the person rather than following a rigid plan.

Sessions emphasise practical steps and clearer thinking alongside emotional understanding. Alison encourages small, realistic goals so progress feels doable. She frames change as a gradual process where the client sets the pace.

People who choose Alison can expect a warm, non-judgemental manner and steady support while they work towards their goals. If you are unsure whether this approach fits your needs, Alison suggests a short initial conversation to talk through what you hope to achieve and how she might help.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Alison combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Person-centred work focuses on attentive listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thoughts and actions, helping people try small experiments to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to recurring patterns and early relationships so clients can make different choices now.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Alison will discuss goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working. Together you can decide which techniques feel most useful and adapt the plan as progress is made.

If you are interested in online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and can help people who prefer not to be on camera for the whole time. Registered or accredited professionals can often blend techniques so therapy fits everyday life and practical constraints.