Alison Gordon, BACP
Alison Gordon is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience.
About Alison
Alison Gordon is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She has worked in hospital and community mental health settings over a longer period, which shaped her decision to move into therapeutic work. Alison aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
Her approach is grounded in respect for the person's own experience. She sees clients as experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than complex jargon. Alison uses a mix of talking therapies and skills-based work. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values when things are hard. She has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and issues such as trauma, addiction and grief. Other areas she works with include body image, parenting strain, chronic health concerns, ADHD and career questions.
Alison also lists LGBT-related matters and intimacy or sexual concerns among her specialisms. Alison is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
She aims to create a calm space where people can practise new ways of coping and make steady progress towards their goals.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 176675 | June 2027 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Alison names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
Alison commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy online. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps people spot patterns of thinking and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on values and small practical steps so people can live in line with what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then shape sessions from available methods. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs become clearer.
Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feeling and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy fit around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and addiction. She also works with concerns like self esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD and career challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Alison combines talking with practical skills work. Sessions focus on simple steps, identifying strengths and finding ways to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 11 years of professional therapy experience and has worked in hospital and community mental health settings for around 15 years in total.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their life and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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