Alison Hedger, BACP

Alison Hedger is an integrative therapist who combines several therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Alison believes that people carry the resources to find their own answers, and works alongside clients to help untangle their stories and reconnect with their emotions. Working primarily in a person-centred way, Alison invites clients to bring the agenda to each session and then draws on other therapeutic tools as needed to support progress.

Alison trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over six years and has worked in a clinical setting since February 2019. Alison has supported adults across a wide range of concerns, from mild mental health struggles to crisis situations and suicidal feelings. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties across friendships, family and romantic partnerships, and challenges that affect identity and sense of self. Alison aims to help clients rediscover authenticity so they can make choices that align with their values and needs.

Compassion, non-judgement and patience shape Alison’s therapeutic stance, giving clients space to reflect on sessions and apply insights in everyday life. Where helpful, Alison will explore the past to illuminate how earlier experiences relate to present difficulties, supporting clients to find clarity and forward movement. Alison is a member of the BACP, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Alison uses client-centred therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of each session - the client brings what matters most and Alison offers empathic listening and gentle guidance to help clarify goals and next steps. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to help clients identify and process core emotions, often benefiting those dealing with relationship distress, attachment issues, and difficulties in emotional expression. Psychodynamic elements help explore how past experiences and relational patterns influence current behaviour and feelings, offering insight that can free clients to make different choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Together they will consider the client’s needs, goals and preferences and adjust the methods used as therapy progresses to ensure the most helpful balance of support and exploration.

Online therapy with Alison is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to suit different schedules, energy levels and comfort zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that feels most manageable while working toward meaningful change.