Alison Spencer, BACP, NCPS
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and grief
- Self esteem support
About Alison Spencer
Her practice emphasises a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward practical changes. She aims to help clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop coping strategies for loss, chronic challenges, and life transitions. Alison works collaboratively to identify goals and adapt techniques to fit each person’s needs and preferences.
Skilled in both short-term, skills-based interventions and longer-term exploratory work, Alison supports people navigating abandonment and attachment concerns, body image and caregiver stress, communication and control issues, and life-stage challenges. Her approach balances evidence-informed techniques with attentive listening, with the goal of empowering clients to take steps toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alison Spencer have?
Alison Spencer has 3 years of professional experience as a counsellor.
Is Alison Spencer a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS.
In which languages does Alison Spencer provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Alison Spencer located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Alison Spencer as my therapist?
You can work with Alison Spencer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alison Spencer work with international clients?
Alison Spencer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alison Spencer 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support
Alison draws on cognitive behavioural therapy - a practical, skills-focused approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of coping. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and problems with motivation and confidence. She also works from a person-centred perspective that prioritises empathy, respect, and the client’s own insights - this approach helps people build self-esteem, process grief, and feel heard as they explore relationship or identity concerns. When appropriate, Alison integrates psychodynamic ideas to help clarify recurring patterns and underlying emotional responses that affect relationships and life choices.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the work fits the individual. The aim is to find practical ways forward while honouring each client’s experience.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity, access therapy from home, and fit sessions around daily life while working with a registered professional who can tailor the approach to the client’s concerns.