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Alison Holder, BACP

Alison Holder is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience and a BACP registration.

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About Alison

Alison Holder is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience and a BACP registration. She offers calm, straightforward support for people facing anxiety, stress, loss and relationship strain. Her style is warm and non-judgemental, focused on listening first and helping people find practical next steps.

Alison has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, low self-esteem and mood difficulties.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar issues, anger and problems around trust and commitment. Her experience includes helping those coping with separation, infidelity and the ripple effects of major life change. Her approach centres on building a trusting relationship.

Alison uses attachment-based thinking to understand how early relationships shape present patterns. She combines this with client-centred ways of working to keep sessions focused on what matters to each person. When trauma is part of the picture, Alison draws on trauma-focused methods and EMDR as tools to reduce distress and help memories feel less intrusive.

She also uses psychodynamic ideas to make sense of repeated patterns that feel stuck. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. People who come to Alison usually want to feel heard, make sense of difficult emotions, and find clearer ways to cope.

She helps set realistic goals and supports practical steps between sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	147118	February 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

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Ways of working Alison names

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Approaches that guide online therapy

Alison combines attachment-based thinking and trauma-focused care to shape online work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people spot repeated ways of relating that cause pain. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on reducing the hold traumatic memories have, using techniques to make distressing memories less disruptive.

She will work collaboratively to find the right approach. That means discussing your needs, goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusting methods as the work progresses. Alison sees finding the best fit as part of therapy itself rather than a one-off decision.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging which gives real flexibility. Video calls let you keep a face-to-face rhythm while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text conversations suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain regular work regardless of location or schedule.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Alison help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and addictions, among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centred and warm, with an emphasis on a trusting relationship and practical steps to help people feel less stuck.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Alison has ten years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working together?

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