Alison "Ali" Pember, BACP

Alison "Ali" Pember welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure what comes next. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about stress, anxiety, parenting strains, grief or career worries. Ali uses practical tools so people can find clearer thinking and steadier emotions.

Ali has worked in counselling and coaching for 13 years. She blends conversations about feelings with mind-body techniques. That combination helps people notice patterns and try straightforward ways to change them. Sessions often focus on what is happening now and what small steps could help.

Her approach makes room for both understanding and action. Clients may explore attachment questions, family of origin issues, fertility concerns, workplace stress or midlife choices. Ali also supports people dealing with trauma and post-traumatic reactions, postpartum depression, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles.

Practical exercises such as breathing work, somatic awareness and mindfulness are offered alongside Emotionally-Focused and solution-focused ways of working. These tools are used to help regulate emotions, reduce overwhelm and build coping skills. The goal is clearer coping strategies rather than jargon-heavy theory.

Ali is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practices in the United Kingdom and works in English. To begin, clients follow the site Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that can work well online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people make sense of their feelings. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can decide what changes matter to them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding key emotions in relationships and personal patterns. It helps people identify feelings, name them, and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm, useful for anxiety, stress and anger.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and practical needs, then suggest one or a combination of methods. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make some mind-body exercises and breathing practices straightforward to try during a session. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can help adapt techniques so they suit someone’s daily life and commitments.