Counsellor profile
Alison Burgess, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Alison
Counsellor Alison Burgess is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years' clinical experience listed. She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, depression and ADHD.
Alison uses a straightforward, person-focused style in sessions. She listens and works with each person to identify what feels hardest. Sessions look at practical steps and personal patterns rather than jargon. Conversations are paced to suit the client's needs.
Her main approaches include client-centred work, solution-focused techniques and Internal Family Systems. That mix allows shorter, goal-based work as well as deeper exploration of internal parts and patterns. She uses simple tools and conversational exercises to try ideas out between sessions.
Alison also notes experience with a wider range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, control issues, caregiving stress, eating-related problems, guilt and shame, and issues linked to ageing and cancer. She will bring these topics into sessions when they are relevant to what someone brings.
She works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered and any local arrangements that affect their first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on working with the person as they are. The counsellor offers acceptance and reflection to help someone clarify feelings and choices. This approach can suit people facing low self-esteem, grief or life change. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps and what someone wants to be different. It is often used when a person wants clear short-term goals and quicker shifts in day-to-day coping. Internal Family Systems explores different parts of a person’s inner life and how they relate. It can help when patterns such as avoidance, self-criticism or dissociation are getting in the way. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss what fits the client’s goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. Decisions about focus and techniques are made collaboratively. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into work and family life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. For example, some clients find video useful for face-to-face conversation while others choose audio for a quieter experience with less bandwidth requirement. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical details when arranging the first session.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her practice also covers trauma, sleep issues, anger, career concerns, depression and ADHD.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She works in a conversational and person-focused way, listening first and then suggesting practical steps. Sessions can mix short-term goal work with deeper personal exploration.
How much experience does she have?
Her profile lists four years of professional experience in counselling practice. Prior to that she also has background in personal development work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile information provided.
How are fees and payments handled?
The cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific session fees should be checked before booking.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
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