Alison Gordon

BACP 11 years practising Sees people online

Supportive therapist with hospital and community experience

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About Alison

Alison Gordon is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom. She brings 11 years of professional therapeutic experience and more than 15 years working across hospital and community mental health settings. Alison draws on that background to help people understand and move through the problems that bring them to therapy.

Her route into therapy began in clinical settings where she saw how practical support can change day-to-day life. That led to many years of training in a range of approaches, and a continuing interest in learning new methods to add to her practice.

Background and approach

Alison frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s own strengths guide progress. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to each person and building small steps that fit into daily life. She uses straightforward conversations, reflective listening, and practical tools to tackle issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, and motivation.

The aim is to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming. Alison also works with concerns around relationships, family dynamics, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and identity-related issues. She offers help for practical problems like sleep, eating, career pressures, and coping with life changes.

Her way of working keeps explanations plain and actions clear so progress can be noticed between sessions. People can expect a supportive space where their experience is heard and explored. Alison encourages realistic goals and simple practices to build confidence and steady coping.

She will work alongside each person to find approaches that suit their needs and pace.

At a glance

Years practising
11
Registered with
BACP
Registration number
176675
Languages
English
Approaches include
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
How sessions happen
Online, by video, phone or messages

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What Alison works with

Everything Alison lists, in their own terms.

Approaches Alison lists

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How Alison works online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that move life in a meaningful direction, which can help with anxiety, low mood and motivation problems.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and supports the person to find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-esteem and working through relationship or identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alison will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit best with someone’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as priorities shift and progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Alison currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. It can also accommodate people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a shorter conversation at a convenient moment. Registered or accredited professionals typically adapt exercises and tools for the online setting so therapy remains practical and focused on real-life changes.

Questions and answers

What problems does Alison help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and motivation difficulties, plus relationship and family concerns and grief. Other areas include addictions, trauma and identity-related issues.

What is Alison's way of working in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using plain conversation, reflective listening and simple exercises. The focus is on small, doable steps that make everyday life easier.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Alison has 11 years of professional therapy experience and has also worked in hospital and community mental health for about 15 years. That background informs her practical approach.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Alison?

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