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Alison Burgess, BACP

Client-centered support for life changes
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Grief and loss care
  • Flexible online sessions

About Alison Burgess

Alison Burgess is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and a wide range of life changes, and also supports clients dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, depression, and ADHD. Alison offers focused help for more specific issues too, including attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, eating-related difficulties, guilt and shame, and communication or family problems.

Her practice draws on client-centered and solution-focused approaches alongside Internal Family Systems work, so sessions emphasize empathy, practical goal-setting, and exploring internal parts that shape emotions and behaviour. She adapts the way she works to each person, responding to their unique needs, preferences, and goals with sensitivity and respect. Alison values a collaborative relationship that prioritises the individual’s strengths while addressing immediate challenges and longer-term patterns.

Alison holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She provides therapy in English and is based in the United Kingdom. Please note Alison is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alison Burgess have?

Alison Burgess has four years of experience working as a therapist.

Is Alison Burgess a registered therapist?

Yes. Alison holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Alison Burgess provide therapy?

Alison provides therapy in English.

Where is Alison Burgess located?

Alison is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alison Burgess as my therapist?

You can work with Alison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alison Burgess work with international clients?

Alison Burgess does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alison Burgess cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and the benefits of online therapy



Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, offering empathetic listening and support to help build self-esteem, manage anxiety, and navigate life transitions. It focuses on understanding the individual's perspective and fostering self-directed growth.

Solution-Focused Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify practical steps and small changes that produce measurable progress. It works well for stress, relationship concerns, career decisions, and situations where clients want clear, achievable outcomes.

Internal Family Systems helps people explore the different parts of themselves - for example protective, wounded, or angry parts - and to develop a more compassionate internal relationship. This approach can be useful for trauma, attachment challenges, and persistent feelings of shame or emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison and a client work together to decide which methods fit best with the client’s goals, needs, and comfort level, and she adapts sessions as those needs change over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access support around work, family, and mobility constraints. For many people, these options increase consistency and convenience while still allowing therapists and registered professionals to work closely with clients toward clear goals.

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