Alison Gordon, BACP

Alison Gordon is a BACP therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She began working in hospital and community mental health settings and moved into therapy after finding a strong interest in helping people overcome life difficulties.

Alison trained in several therapeutic approaches over many years, including cognitive behavioural therapy and person-centred work. She describes ongoing learning as central to her practice and uses what she has learned to help clients make practical changes.

She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and issues around relationships and family. She also supports people facing trauma, grief, addictions, parenting strain, work pressure and identity concerns within the LGBT community.

Sessions tend to focus on understanding the problem, identifying what is useful, and building manageable strategies for change. Alison emphasises the client as the expert in their own life and works alongside them to set realistic goals and try new ways of coping.

Her approach is warm and straightforward. She aims to create an atmosphere where people can talk honestly about what is hard for them. Practical steps and steady progress matter more than jargon or quick fixes.

If someone is looking for help with overwhelming feelings, life transitions, persistent worries or relationship strain, Alison offers steady support and collaborative planning to move forward.

Approaches used in online work and finding the right fit

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and life changes where someone wants clearer direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect present connections, which can help with trust, intimacy and communication problems. Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and acceptance so the person can explore their concerns at their own pace; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of difficult feelings.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest options. Together you will try methods that match what you want to change and adjust as you go. This keeps the process collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Generally, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy while travelling or when juggling work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and conversational techniques to work well over distance, and the focus remains on progress and practical skill-building rather than lengthy theory.