- Thoughts and habits
- Strengths focused
- International clients
About Alison
Alison Gordon is a BACP registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She began working in hospital and community mental health settings, which led her to pursue further training and a career in therapy. Alison aims to help people who feel stuck, worried or overwhelmed to take small steps toward change.
Her approach is practical and grounded. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on thoughts and everyday habits alongside feelings and relationships. Alison uses clear, easy-to-follow ideas so clients can try things between sessions.
Alison has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and with those coping with trauma, addiction and relationship problems. She also supports people with self-esteem, parenting concerns, sleep and eating issues, and career or life transitions. Additional focuses include attachment and adoption-related matters, caregiver strain, chronic health challenges and neurodiversity concerns.
Therapeutic methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These are used flexibly to match a person’s needs rather than as rigid prescriptions.
Alison welcomes people from different backgrounds and accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with her and scheduling is arranged according to availability.
Her approach is practical and grounded. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on thoughts and everyday habits alongside feelings and relationships. Alison uses clear, easy-to-follow ideas so clients can try things between sessions.
Alison has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and with those coping with trauma, addiction and relationship problems. She also supports people with self-esteem, parenting concerns, sleep and eating issues, and career or life transitions. Additional focuses include attachment and adoption-related matters, caregiver strain, chronic health challenges and neurodiversity concerns.
Therapeutic methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These are used flexibly to match a person’s needs rather than as rigid prescriptions.
Alison welcomes people from different backgrounds and accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with her and scheduling is arranged according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing values-based actions. It can help when unhelpful thinking patterns or avoidance are getting in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early experiences shape current connections; this can be helpful for intimacy, trust and family-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison will work with the person to decide which methods best match their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as needs evolve during therapy.
The biography does not specify which online formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a quieter space. Registered or accredited professionals can still use practical exercises, worksheets and paced conversations in remote work, helping people practise new habits between sessions without promising a specific delivery method.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, among other issues such as addiction, parenting strain and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using clear tools and everyday strategies to change thoughts and habits between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Alison has around 11 years of professional therapy experience and worked in hospital and community mental health settings for roughly 15 years in total.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Alison accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.