Alison Burgess

Alison Burgess is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and a range of life changes. She also helps with relationship concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, career questions, depression, ADHD and eating and food-related issues. Alison writes in a straightforward way and aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity.

Alison uses a tailored approach in sessions. She works from the person’s own experience and adapts methods to fit what that person needs. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and building strengths that help day-to-day life.

Her background includes four years working directly in counselling roles alongside many more years in personal development and self-care activities. Alison is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP.

In practice she combines client-centred listening with solution-focused techniques and some Internal Family Systems ideas. That mix is used to understand patterns, spot small changes that help, and create practical plans for moving forward.

People who choose Alison can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what’s hard right now. She aims to help people find clearer choices, manage difficult emotions, and take steps toward everyday improvements.

How Alison’s approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and clearer about what matters to them. It helps when someone needs time to organise their thoughts, build self-esteem and explore feelings without rush.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and finding what already works. This approach is useful for people who want quick, manageable changes to reduce stress or improve routines.

Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner experience and how those parts relate to one another. It can help with patterns tied to attachment, shame, eating and emotional regulation by separating the problem from the person.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison aims to collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences. She will suggest ways of working, try things out, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. They also let people join from different locations within the United Kingdom, which can make regular attendance simpler for day-to-day life.