Alison Burgess , BACP

Alison Burgess is a UK-based therapist who brings a compassionate, client-focused approach to supporting people through difficult life moments. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has four years of experience working with concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career transitions, depression, and ADHD. Alison also works with related issues including abandonment, attachment and communication problems, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness or guilt.

She frames her work around respect, sensitivity, and practicality, adapting the way she and a client work together to suit individual needs and preferences. Her practice draws on methods that encourage clients to be heard, to explore practical steps forward, and to understand internal parts of experience when helpful. Alison aims to help people build confidence, navigate change, and find clearer ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.

Seeking therapy takes courage, and Alison recognizes the significance of that first step. She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals and begin to move toward greater wellbeing at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Alison draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their feelings and priorities at their own pace. This approach helps when someone needs empathetic listening and support to build self-understanding and confidence.

She also uses solution-focused therapy to help clients identify practical steps and small changes that move them toward concrete goals. This approach suits people wanting short-term, goal-oriented work around stress, career challenges, or relationship issues.

Where helpful, Alison incorporates Internal Family Systems ideas to explore different parts of a person’s internal experience and to reduce internal conflict. That work can be useful for people facing trauma, strong emotions, or patterns that feel difficult to change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Alison will work together with each person to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and daily life. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on progress in ways that suit each person’s schedule and comfort.