Alison Hedger , BACP

Alison Hedger is an integrative therapist who blends several therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs. They work from a person-centred foundation, inviting clients to bring their own priorities and concerns while offering gentle guidance to help untangle emotions and make sense of difficult experiences. Alison believes clients hold many of the answers within themselves and supports them to reconnect with their feelings, clarify what matters, and discover ways forward that feel authentic.

Trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over six years, Alison has worked in clinical settings since February 2019. During that time they have supported adults across a wide range of issues - from anxiety and depression to relationship challenges, trauma, grief, addiction, and crises that include suicidal feelings. They are experienced in exploring underlying factors that contribute to distress and in helping clients examine how past experiences shape present patterns.

Compassion, non-judgement, and allowing space for reflection are central to Alison's practice. They are comfortable helping clients look at their past when useful, and they draw on additional tools alongside a person-centred stance to help clients strengthen identity, build authenticity, and take practical steps toward clearer, more values-aligned living. Alison holds BACP credentials, which indicates professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alison integrates Client-Centred Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and psychodynamic ideas to support people working through emotional challenges. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients lead the agenda and explore what matters most to them - it is helpful for building self-esteem, coping with life changes, and clarifying values. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with core emotions and attachment needs, making it valuable for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and emotional regulation. Psychodynamic work invites exploration of how past experiences and patterns influence current feelings and choices, which can illuminate recurring relationship themes and deeper sources of distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Alison takes a collaborative stance to identify methods that fit each person's needs, goals, and preferences. They will work with clients to adjust techniques and pace so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Alison is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to maintain momentum between sessions while accommodating busy lives and practical constraints.