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Alison Sowerby, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety GriefAnger managementSelf esteem ADHD

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Alison Sowerby is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and invites people to talk through what matters to them. Alison is a BACP counsellor and can include discussion of Christian or Bible matters when relevant to the person she is supporting.

Alison aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She listens for the issues that matter most and helps people set small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

This can include working on stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Her work also covers complex or ongoing difficulties such as trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, sleeping problems and intimacy-related concerns. Alison supports people dealing with life transitions, chronic illness and parenting strain as part of this wider practice.

She uses simple, person-focused ways of working rather than heavy technical language. Sessions are paced to suit the individual and adjusted when needed to keep things manageable. The aim is to help people feel more able to cope day to day and find clearer ways forward.

Alison welcomes people who prefer spoken work or those who like to include reflective exercises between sessions. She approaches every conversation with warmth and respect, and helps people plan realistic next steps as they work towards change.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person rather than directing them. It helps people feel heard and builds trust so they can explore issues like self-esteem, grief and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises and short practical tasks to reduce anxiety, lift low mood and change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches gentle awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations. It can help with stress, sleeping problems and managing strong emotions by developing calmer responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and jointly choose which methods to try. This keeps sessions collaborative and tailored to current needs.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls suit deeper conversations and when visual cues help. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good short check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging allow ongoing reflection and quick exchanges between sessions. These options give flexibility so people can choose what fits their routine and energy levels.

What concerns does Alison help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and motivation. She also works with ADHD, trauma and abuse, bipolar and a broad range of life changes.

What is Alison's therapy style like?

Her approach is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps and exploring what works best for each person.

How much experience does she have?

Alison has eight years of professional experience working with people in the UK.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.

How can I receive therapy with Alison remotely?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how conversations happen.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Anger management

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Alison Sowerby, BACP

Background and approach

Practical approaches for online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety