Alison Holder , BACP

Alison Holder is a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has supported adults, couples, children and young people through a wide range of emotional challenges.

Her work spans stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem, addictions and issues affecting LGBT clients, as well as concerns such as anger, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Over the years she has gained particular experience responding to crisis situations and complex presentations, including self-harm, domestic violence, parental separation and long-term trauma.

Alison places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the core of change. She creates a non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult feelings and develop practical ways to move forward. Working collaboratively, she helps clients identify the changes they want to make and supports them in taking steps toward those goals.

People often feel lost or stuck at times in their lives; Alison draws on her training and experience to help them find clarity, rebuild confidence and progress toward more balanced, meaningful living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alison draws on a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps when difficulties with trust, abandonment or close relationships are causing distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method that supports people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used for trauma-related symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and pace, offering empathic, non-directive support to build self-understanding and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit best with their history, goals and preferences, and may adapt the approach as needs evolve.

Online therapy adds practical flexibility to this work. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging offer alternative ways to communicate that can suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make therapy more accessible for people in different locations or with busy lives, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, goal-focused support.