Counsellor profile
Alison Simone, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Alison
Counsellor Alison Simone BACP has nine years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, depression and addictions among other areas. Alison uses a mix of talking approaches to support people who are struggling with relationships, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger and low self esteem.
Alison draws on client-centred therapy to prioritise the person's own concerns and experience. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Existential ideas are part of how she helps people consider meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives.
Sessions use conversational techniques alongside structured work. That can include identifying unhelpful thoughts, setting small practical goals and reflecting on how early relationships affect current patterns. Narrative elements are used to help people name and reframe difficult stories about themselves.
Alison also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to support attention and emotional regulation. She describes her approach as integrative, combining different methods according to what a person needs at the time. The aim is to work collaboratively on clear, manageable steps rather than offer abstract explanations.
She is familiar with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiving stress, codependency and substance problems. People can expect a blend of practical techniques and reflective conversation to help with coping and everyday functioning.
How Alison uses talking therapies in online counselling
Alison commonly draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in her online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience and priorities and helps people talk through what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses straightforward tasks to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options, try different methods where helpful and agree what to focus on with the client. This means the plan can change as needs and goals become clearer.
The practical benefits of remote counselling are about fitting sessions into everyday life. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as current options should be checked when you arrange the first appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship issues, depression and addictions. Other focuses include grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrative, combining client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential ideas and narrative methods. Sessions mix conversational listening with practical exercises.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience providing counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts clients from outside the UK.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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