Alison Simone, BACP

Alison Simone is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses specific issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, substance use, and other complex concerns.

Alison practices an integrative approach, blending elements from different therapeutic models to suit each person she meets. She believes there is no single method that fits everyone, so she customizes conversations and treatment plans to match the client’s needs and goals. Alison describes her work as combining scientific and spiritual perspectives, including an emphasis on neuroplasticity - the idea that habitual thoughts and behaviors can be changed over time through intentional practice.

She is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which signals professional membership in a recognised UK counselling body. Alison approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she recognises that beginning therapy can require courage. Her aim is to support people as they explore change and build practical strategies for healthier functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Alison draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and explores their feelings and goals; this approach is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, and parenting concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a collaborative, problem-focused method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develops practical strategies to address symptoms like anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alison works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. Clients are encouraged to discuss what feels most useful so therapy remains a shared process.

Online therapy with Alison is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, reduce travel time, and allow people to continue work even when life circumstances change.