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Alison Burgess

Alison Burgess

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Calm practical support for anger and life change

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  • Focused on goals
  • Practical steps
  • Warm listening

About Alison

Alison Burgess is a counsellor who helps people manage anger, stress and anxiety. She supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and big life changes. Alison also works with people facing trauma, relationship strain, career worries and ADHD-related challenges.

Alison holds BACP registration, which she uses alongside years of experience in personal development and self-care. Her approach is practical and adaptable. She treats people with respect and sensitivity and adjusts how she works to fit each person’s needs.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual. Alison uses clear, conversational methods to help people set small goals and notice meaningful changes. She aims to make therapy straightforward and manageable for busy lives.

Over four years of formal counselling practice build on a longer history in personal development. That background shapes a flexible style that blends listening with action. Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through.

Alison is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling options. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How these approaches can help online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgment and follows what matters most to the client, which can help with feelings of anger, loss and low self-esteem.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes. It helps people spot what works, set clear goals and build practical steps to reduce stress or improve sleep and daily coping.

Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner experience and how they relate. This can be useful when anger, guilt or shame feel overwhelming, as it creates a way to understand and calm those parts rather than fight them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Alison will work collaboratively to find what fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences, and she will adjust methods as progress unfolds.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to attend regular appointments. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and which way of working will best suit your routine and needs.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 409709

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alison help with?

She works with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems and life changes, plus trauma, relationship and career worries.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and conversational, combining close listening with goal-focused work and simple, useful steps between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

Alison has four years of formal counselling experience and a longer background in personal development and self-care.

What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

Alison does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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