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Alison Hedger, BACP

Alison Hedger is a non-binary counsellor who works in a person-centred way.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Alison

Alison Hedger is a non-binary counsellor who works in a person-centred way. Alison encourages people to bring their own agenda to sessions and supports them to make sense of feelings and choices. She uses a blend of approaches to fit what each person needs.

Alison trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over six years and has practised in clinical settings since February 2019. That amounts to four years of experience working with adults facing a wide range of difficulties.

Background and approach

She has worked with anxiety, depression, trauma and crisis, and with people who have had suicidal feelings. Relationship struggles are a common focus, including friendships, family dynamics, and romantic partnerships. Alison also helps people dealing with grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem and major life changes.

Additional areas she supports include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, body image and caregiver stress. Her style is calm and compassionate. Sessions aim to help people reconnect with their sense of self and make choices that fit who they are.

Alison will look at the past when it helps to explain current patterns and will use other techniques when they suit the person’s needs. Alison holds BACP as a credential and works from the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and provided using online formats that fit differing schedules and preferences.

The emphasis is on working together to find clarity and practical next steps.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387974	October 2026

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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
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Alison names

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Approach-driven online counselling that fits your life

Alison works mainly in a client-centred way, which means sessions focus on what matters most to you. You bring the agenda, and the counsellor offers gentle reflection and practical steps to help you understand and move forward.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on identifying and working with core emotions in relationships and attachment. This approach can help when people are stuck in repeated relationship patterns or struggle with closeness and trust. Psychodynamic ideas are drawn on to look at how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for long-standing patterns such as attachment or abandonment issues.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Alison will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and together you will decide which approaches to try. The process is collaborative and tailored to your needs.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video is useful for deeper emotional work, phone can suit quieter conversations, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Alison help with?

Alison works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as trauma and abuse. She also supports people with relationship and family difficulties, addictions, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect?

Sessions are primarily person-centred, with elements of emotionally-focused and psychodynamic approaches drawn in as useful. The focus is on listening, connecting to feelings and helping you decide what to work on next.

What experience does Alison have?

Alison has worked in a clinical setting since February 2019 and has four years of experience supporting adults through a range of difficulties from mild struggles to crisis situations.

What credentials and location are on record?

Alison is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Alison provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Alison?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.