Alison Hedger, BACP

Alison Hedger is an integrative therapist who blends several therapeutic methods to fit each person's unique situation. They work in a person-centred way, inviting clients to bring their own priorities to sessions while offering guidance and tools that may help untangle feelings and clarify what is needed next. Alison believes people often hold the capacity to find their own solutions and supports clients in reconnecting with emotions, values, and identity so decisions align with what matters most.

Alison trained in humanistic integrative counselling and has substantial clinical experience working with adults facing a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to crisis situations and suicidal feelings. They have supported people dealing with relationship challenges across friendships, family life and romantic partnerships, and have worked with issues related to identity, self-esteem and authenticity. Alison also offers support for trauma, grief, addiction, caregiving stress and other life transitions.

Compassion, non-judgement and giving clients space to reflect are central to Alison's practice. When helpful, they also explore past experiences to deepen understanding of present patterns. Alison holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Alison Hedger

Alison draws on client-centred therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of sessions, offering acceptance and active listening so individuals set the agenda and explore what feels most important. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to help people identify and work with core emotions in relationships, which can be especially useful for couples and those struggling with attachment or closeness. Alison also incorporates psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences and patterns may influence current feelings and behaviours, helping clients gain insight into recurring difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison works collaboratively with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. This means trying methods, reflecting together on what helps, and adapting the plan as progress and understanding evolve.

Online therapy with Alison is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage ongoing support between meetings, and access consistent care even when life makes in-person work difficult. Licensed professionals and therapists often find that remote options support continuity and accessibility of care.