Alison Spencer, BACP, NCPS

Alison Spencer is a UK-based counsellor with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She combines warm, person-centred listening with structured therapeutic methods to help clients build confidence, increase motivation and find clearer ways of coping when life feels overwhelming.

Working to create an open, nonjudgmental space, Alison encourages honest exploration of thoughts and feelings and partners with clients to set realistic goals for change. Her training includes person-centred counselling alongside specialisms in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, and she is also a qualified hypnotherapist. These different methods allow her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, whether the focus is symptom relief, exploring patterns from the past, or strengthening self-worth.

Alison holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate recognized professional counselling qualifications in the United Kingdom. She aims to support and empower people gently as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and resilient life, and welcomes those ready to begin that process.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, stress and low mood. Sessions often include structured exercises and strategies clients can use between appointments to notice patterns and try new coping techniques.

Psychodynamic work looks at recurring emotional patterns and relationships, exploring how past experiences and attachment can influence present-day feelings and choices. This approach can help when difficulties seem linked to long-standing patterns, relationship issues, grief or struggles with self-worth.

Alison also draws on person-centred principles, offering a collaborative and respectful environment where the client’s perspective shapes the pace and focus of therapy. She works with each person to determine which approach, or combination of approaches, feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Alison is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or wherever a client is located in the United Kingdom, and to continue therapy around work, family commitments or health-related limitations.