Alison Spencer, BACP, NCPS
Alison Spencer uses a person-centred approach to help people who are feeling overwhelmed.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Alison
Alison Spencer uses a person-centred approach to help people who are feeling overwhelmed. She is a counsellor with three years of experience based in the United Kingdom. Alison aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about what matters to them.
Her work focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image and communication problems.
Background and approach
Practical steps and clear conversation are part of her way of working, so people leave sessions with ideas they can try between meetings. Alison blends person-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic approaches. She also practices hypnotherapy and draws on these methods to tailor sessions to each person.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit how someone feels ready to move forward. People often seek her help for control issues, guilt and shame, life purpose questions or isolation and loneliness. She also supports those facing chronic pain, illness or the stresses of caregiving.
Alison aims to help clients reconnect with their values and identify small, achievable goals. Initial contact starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy button. Alison uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging so people can choose the format that fits their day.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410658 | September 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS21-00872 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alison works with
Everything Alison lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alison will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That way the work stays relevant and adjusts as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video sessions suit more in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text can be used for brief check-ins, reflection between sessions, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Alison commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and low self-esteem, and works with many related issues such as body image, guilt, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her core approach is person-centred, combined with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas; sessions aim to be conversational and focused on practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison has three years of professional counselling experience working with people across a range of emotional and personal concerns.
Where is Alison based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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