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Alison Simone, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

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Alison Simone uses a blend of therapeutic approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She works in a direct, respectful way and aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Alison holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom, offering conversations that are down-to-earth and focused on practical steps.

Alison combines client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative approaches. She helps people notice thinking and behaviour patterns that cause distress, then experiments with small changes to reduce symptoms.

Background and approach

Sessions often include talking through recent problems, setting manageable goals, and trying new ways of responding. When trauma, abuse or deep hurt are present, Alison makes space to understand how past events affect present life. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and addictions.

Work around body image, eating and sleep concerns is offered in ways that fit each person’s story. Alison has nine years of experience in therapeutic work. Her practice draws on existential ideas about meaning and choice, and on mindfulness to bring calmer focus to difficult moments.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide the pace and focus. Practical matters are straightforward: sessions can be held by video, phone, live chat or messaging. Alison accepts international clients and will adapt how she works to suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How Alison's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting concerns and priorities to help people feel heard and make their own decisions. This approach can help with stress, low mood and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. Together the therapist and client spot unhelpful patterns and try practical changes, such as new coping steps and experiments to test different responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods so sessions feel useful and manageable. Clients help shape the plan and changes can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit low bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing support between calls and can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, travel or family commitments while keeping treatment consistent.
What concerns does Alison specialise in?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression and addictions, plus relationship difficulties and grief.
What is Alison's general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, using listening and practical tools from cognitive behavioural and narrative therapies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison has nine years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles.
What credentials and country does she work from?
She is registered with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Alison?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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