- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Alison
Alison Hedger is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience working in clinical settings across the United Kingdom. Alison specialises in issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction and identity matters including LGBT issues. She describes her work as person-centred and collaborative, with clients deciding what to focus on each session.
Alison trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over six years and has worked in a clinical role since February 2019. She uses a blend of approaches so she can respond to what each person brings. That might mean listening deeply to what feels important in the moment, or bringing in other methods to help understand feelings and patterns.
Sessions often look at how past experiences shape current reactions. Alison will help people untangle their story and connect with emotions underneath anxiety, low mood or anger. She also supports those working through relationship difficulties - including friendships, family and romantic partnerships - and people dealing with life changes or grief.
Alison places emphasis on non-judgement and giving time to reflect on what comes up. Practical steps may follow conversation, with attention to choices that fit the person's values and sense of self. The work can include looking at identity, attachment and how to make decisions that feel more authentic.
Her practice can suit young adults wrestling with the pressures of early adulthood - leaving home, study, first jobs, relationships and finding a sense of self. To begin a series of sessions, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.
How Alison's approaches translate to online work
Alison mainly works in a Client-Centred way, which focuses on listening, reflecting and following what the client brings to each session. This approach helps people who are unsure what to prioritise or who want to explore identity and values.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape relationships and attachment. EFT can help with communication problems, commitment worries and feelings of abandonment by making emotional patterns clearer. Psychodynamic ideas are used to consider how past experiences influence current reactions and to uncover recurring patterns that affect mood, anger or relationship choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will discuss which methods might suit the client's goals and preferences and adapt as the relationship develops. This is a collaborative process, with decisions made together about what to try next.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments can fit into a busy day.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction, anger, self-esteem and identity concerns including LGBT matters.
How would she approach sessions?
She mainly uses a person-centred style and draws on other methods such as Emotionally-Focused and psychodynamic approaches when they suit the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison has four years' experience working in clinical settings since February 2019.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English within the UK context.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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