Alison Burgess , BACP

Alison Burgess is a BACP-credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Alison works with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and the many life changes that can feel overwhelming. She also supports clients dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, depression, and ADHD, and she offers coaching-focused support for practical coping and goal-setting.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts therapeutic work to each person’s specific circumstances and goals. Drawing on client-centered principles and solution-focused techniques, Alison helps clients explore their values, clarify priorities, and develop concrete steps toward change. She pays close attention to attachment-related issues, feelings of abandonment or emptiness, and family dynamics, helping clients build skills for healthier communication and greater emotional balance.

Alison provides therapy in English and brings a collaborative, person-focused style to her work. Her approach aims to meet people where they are and support them in finding clearer ways forward at their own pace.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical benefits

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. In this approach the therapist listens carefully and reflects what matters to the client, helping people build self-awareness and self-directed change - it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and practical steps, helping clients identify goals and small, achievable changes that move them toward those goals. This short-term, goal-oriented approach can be especially helpful for managing stress, improving coping, and making progress during times of change.

Internal Family Systems views a person's inner experience as made up of different parts and helps clients understand and relate to those parts with compassion. This approach can support work on trauma, attachment wounds, and patterns of self-criticism.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the focus as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, balance therapy with daily responsibilities, and access support from where the client is located.