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Alison Sowerby, BACP

Alison Sowerby is a counsellor who brings eight years of professional experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Anger management
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About Alison

Alison Sowerby is a counsellor who brings eight years of professional experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She aims to make it easier for people to talk about stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and other painful issues. Alison offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can voice what matters to them and start to make small, manageable changes.

Alison uses a mix of approaches to suit each person.

Background and approach

She draws on client-centred work to follow what the client wants to focus on. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness and somatic ideas are offered to help people notice their body and calm racing thoughts.

She can support people facing relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, and life changes such as separation or bereavement. Alison also works with issues linked to trauma, ADHD, bipolar and chronic health challenges, and can adapt sessions for those who are hearing impaired.

Alison is open to discussing faith when it matters to a client, including Bible-related topics, and will work at the client’s pace. Her style is pragmatic and warm - she listens first, then helps people build realistic steps forward. Practical arrangements are straightforward.

Sessions can take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and international clients are welcome. Fees follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391660	February 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Alison names

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How Alison’s approaches work online

Alison commonly uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding your priorities so the conversation follows what matters to you. It helps when you need someone to hear your story and reflect it back without judgement. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers simple strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Alison will talk with you about your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest ways to proceed. If one method isn’t helping, she will adapt the plan so the work stays relevant to you.

Online sessions use video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it possible to keep regular sessions around busy lives or across different time zones.

Frequently asked

What kind of problems does Alison help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, as well as ADHD, bipolar and trauma-related concerns. She also addresses sleep difficulties, intimacy-related worries and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and client-centred. She listens without judgement and then works with you to try practical steps that fit your life.

What is her professional background?

Alison has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries as well.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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