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Alison Hedger, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

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Alison Hedger works in a person-centred way, drawing on emotion-focused and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to each person. Alison believes people hold many of their own answers and helps them untangle feelings and stories to find clearer steps forward. They approach therapy with compassion and non-judgement, and aim to help people reconnect with who they are.

Alison uses Client-Centred Therapy as a base, so the client brings the agenda and sets the pace for each session.

Background and approach

From there, elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and psychodynamic thinking are added when useful to make sense of emotions and past patterns. Sessions focus on practical understanding and emotional connection rather than jargon. With four years of experience and a BACP credential, Alison has worked in clinical settings since 2019.

They have supported adults facing anxiety, depression and crisis, and have helped people navigate grief, trauma and addictions. Relationship difficulties are also a frequent focus, including friendships, family and romantic concerns. Alison also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment worries, blended family problems, body image and caregiver stress.

They will listen for underlying themes such as control, codependency or communication problems and help people explore those patterns. Therapy with Alison is collaborative and paced to the individual. Sessions aim to create space for reflection, to link past experiences with present difficulties, and to support practical steps someone can try outside of sessions.

How Alison's approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's concerns at the heart of sessions and invites the client to set the agenda. This approach helps when someone needs an open space to talk things through and decide what matters most to them.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and naming emotions, and on reshaping how people respond to strong feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, relationship pain and managing overwhelming emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will discuss which combination of methods feels most helpful based on goals, preferences and what comes up in early sessions. They will adapt techniques as therapy progresses so the work matches what a person needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging gives shorter check-ins or a way to process between sessions. These options make it simpler to build regular sessions into daily life and try different formats to find what works best.
What issues does Alison support?
Alison works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and supports people facing trauma, addictions and anger. Relationship and family difficulties are also a common focus.
What is Alison's therapeutic style?
They practise primarily Client-Centred Therapy, adding Emotionally-Focused and psychodynamic approaches when helpful. Sessions are led by the client's agenda and aim to connect feelings to practical next steps.
How much clinical experience is there?
Alison has four years of clinical experience and has worked in a clinical setting since February 2019. That work included supporting adults through a range of difficulties.
What credentials and location apply?
Alison holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are charged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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