Alison Burgess, BACP

Alison Burgess is a United Kingdom based therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who brings four years of professional experience to her practice. She works with people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and low self-esteem, as well as those managing major life changes that can feel overwhelming. Alison also supports clients dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, depression and ADHD, among a wide range of other personal challenges.

Alison approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring the way she works to suit individual needs and circumstances. She blends coaching and therapeutic perspectives to help clients build practical coping strategies, improve communication, and foster greater self-understanding. Her focus includes both immediate problem solving and longer term personal development, depending on what a client needs.

Seeking change takes courage, and Alison aims to make the first steps toward a more fulfilling and manageable life as clear and achievable as possible. She offers collaborative, client-centered support designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alison works from a client-centered perspective, which means she prioritizes the individual’s experience and aims to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing emotions, and navigating life transitions. She also uses solution-focused therapy, concentrating on practical steps and strengths to help clients set and reach achievable goals when facing specific problems like stress, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. Internal Family Systems is another approach in her toolkit, offering a way to understand different parts of the self and how they influence behaviour and emotions, which can be useful for trauma, attachment concerns, and complex emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison works with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs evolve. Clients are invited to participate in shaping their plan of care so that therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Alison is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each session.