Counsellor profile
Alison Burgess, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 409709
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client‑Centred Therapy
- Solution‑Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Alison
Alison Burgess is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of formal counselling experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem, life changes, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, depression and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English.
Alison draws on practical, person-focused ways of working. She uses Client‑Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's perspective and to listen for what matters most. Solution‑Focused Therapy is used to help identify small, manageable steps that can be tried between sessions. Internal Family Systems work is used to notice different parts of a person’s inner experience and how they interact.
In practice she aims for short clear sessions that focus on current problems and practical coping skills, as well as exploring longer‑standing patterns when useful. Conversations tend to move between present difficulties and options for change. This can include looking at boundaries, communication habits, or strategies for handling rising anger and irritation.
Her background includes extensive experience in personal development and self‑care work over two decades, with four years focused on clinical counselling practice. That mix informs a practical style that links everyday life with therapeutic tools.
People typically start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and booking an initial session. The costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what feels important to the client. Online sessions can still use this style by creating space to speak and be heard, and by tracking what the client brings week to week. Solution‑Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical steps and measuring progress. It lends itself to short goal‑setting and quick check‑ins on what has changed between meetings. Internal Family Systems work helps people notice different parts of their inner world and how they relate. That work can be done verbally online by naming parts, tracking reactions, and practising new responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and agree which methods to try based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can shift as progress is made or as life circumstances change.
The practical upside of using online work is fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study or family routines, allow for shorter check‑ins, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can help choose a session rhythm that matches your schedule and the issues you want to address.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem, anger, sleep issues, depression, ADHD and related life and relationship concerns.
How would she approach anger or temper issues?
She uses conversational, practical work that looks at triggers and coping steps. Techniques may include identifying inner parts, spotting patterns, and experimenting with small behavioural changes.
What is her professional background?
Alison has over two decades of experience in personal development and self‑care, and four years in clinical counselling practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English within the UK context.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.