Alison "Ali" Pember, BACP

Alison "Ali" Pember is a dual-trained therapist and coach with 13 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and important life transitions. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore both why they feel the way they do and practical steps to change what no longer serves them. Her approach blends talk-based exploration with mind-body practices to help clients regulate emotion, identify limiting patterns, and build sustainable coping skills.

Ali integrates techniques such as mindfulness, somatic awareness, breathwork, and tapping alongside established therapeutic frameworks to help people process difficult experiences and move toward greater clarity and calm. She works collaboratively, listening for each person's priorities and tailoring the mix of coaching and therapy to meet those goals. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including parenting and family issues, workplace stress, self-esteem, ADHD, postpartum adjustment, and compassion fatigue.

Ali is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects adherence to recognised standards in counselling practice. She aims to help clients find confidence, contentment, and a clearer sense of direction through guided reflection, practical strategies, and gentle body-centered work.

Therapeutic approaches for online and remote support

Alison combines client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness practices to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's lead, helping them to explore values, choices, and personal goals in a supportive environment. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with core emotional patterns that shape their relationships and inner life, which can be useful for attachment issues, relationship strain, and processing strong feelings. Mindfulness therapy offers practical ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting overwhelmed, and can support anxiety management, stress reduction, and improved emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress unfolds. This shared planning helps ensure sessions remain relevant and effective.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access registered professionals from home or wherever is convenient.