Alison Gordon, BACP
Experienced BACP counsellor for life transitions
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- practical support
- strength-based
- collaborative style
About Alison
Alison Gordon is a BACP therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She began working in mental health settings in both hospitals and the community about 15 years ago, and that early work led her into therapeutic practice. Alison focuses on helping people who feel stuck or overwhelmed and supports them as they take steps towards change.
Alison draws on a variety of approaches when she works with people. She uses straightforward talking therapy and practical strategies to tackle issues such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression and problems with motivation. She also offers help with relationship concerns, grief, trauma and addiction related worries.
Her style is collaborative and respectful. Alison treats each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to combine listening, reflective questions and practical exercises tailored to the person sitting in front of her.
Over the years she has trained in several therapy methods, including cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused approaches. Alison says learning helps her adapt what she offers to each person’s needs. She encourages small steps and steady progress rather than sudden fixes.
If someone is unsure where to begin, Alison usually starts by clarifying what matters most to them now. From there she works with them to set manageable goals and choose ways of working that fit their life and values.
Alison draws on a variety of approaches when she works with people. She uses straightforward talking therapy and practical strategies to tackle issues such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression and problems with motivation. She also offers help with relationship concerns, grief, trauma and addiction related worries.
Her style is collaborative and respectful. Alison treats each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to combine listening, reflective questions and practical exercises tailored to the person sitting in front of her.
Over the years she has trained in several therapy methods, including cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused approaches. Alison says learning helps her adapt what she offers to each person’s needs. She encourages small steps and steady progress rather than sudden fixes.
If someone is unsure where to begin, Alison usually starts by clarifying what matters most to them now. From there she works with them to set manageable goals and choose ways of working that fit their life and values.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How these approaches work online and in practice
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without being driven by them and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for intimacy issues, trust and communication difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to use. That choice is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
The profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they use structured exercises and reflections that can be practised between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can guide which approach and session rhythm will best match a person’s needs.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Alison help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief, among many other concerns listed in her profile including relationship and family difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, using listening, reflective questions and practical exercises tailored to individual needs.
How long has she worked in mental health?
Alison has 11 years of professional therapeutic experience and about 15 years working in hospital and community mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
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