Counsellor profile
Alison Hedger, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anxiety
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 387974
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic work
About Alison
Alison Hedger is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. They work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. Alison also notes experience with codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns.
Alison generally works in a person-centred way. Clients bring the topics they want to focus on and Alison follows that agenda. They draw on other approaches when helpful to look at feelings, patterns and what sits underneath current problems.
They explain things plainly and help people untangle their story. Sessions are used to connect to emotions and to make clearer decisions about next steps. Alison often looks at how past experiences shape present feelings when that helps someone make sense of themselves.
Practical concerns are part of the work too. Alison can help people notice relationship patterns, set clearer boundaries, and work through issues such as addiction, carers' stress, separation or blended family challenges. They also support people coping with illness, body image or feelings of emptiness.
Therapy sessions combine listening with gentle reflection and interventions drawn from different methods. Alison aims to help people find their own answers and to put thoughts into everyday action. They work with adults across a range of difficulties and encourage clear, manageable steps forward.
How sessions work
How Alison uses her approaches in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client brings to each session. It helps people talk through immediate problems, decide what matters most and take small, practical steps forward.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how people experience and express emotions in relationships. It can help clarify attachment needs, patterns in close relationships and feelings that keep repeating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will discuss different methods with the client and decide together which fits best for current needs and goals. The plan can change as progress is made and new issues emerge.
For practical arrangements, please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make fitting therapy around work and family easier and can reduce travel time. Some clients prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when video is difficult, while others choose longer sessions to explore deeper issues. Registered or accredited professionals often adjust session length and frequency to match what someone needs and to help therapy slot into everyday life.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, grief, anger and self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Alison primarily works in a person-centred way and draws on other approaches as needed. Sessions focus on what the client brings and on connecting to feelings and patterns beneath problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in a clinical setting since February 2019. That work has included adults facing mild to severe difficulties and crisis situations.
What are her credentials and location?
Alison is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown as provided in her profile.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she see clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people located in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees should be confirmed before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That process starts the referral and booking steps.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.