Alison Baxter, NCPS
Alison Baxter is a counsellor who helps people make sense of feeling stuck.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Alison
Alison Baxter is a counsellor who helps people make sense of feeling stuck. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship pain. Her approach suits people who want clear, practical steps and a calmer day-to-day life.
Alison uses a blend of therapy styles to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on noticing patterns that keep problems repeating. She helps people understand how early attachments and beliefs affect current choices.
Background and approach
That can make it easier to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. In the room Alison listens closely and reflects what matters most to the client. She combines client-centred talking with cognitive tools to test and shift thinking.
Mindfulness elements are brought in to build steadiness and reduce reactivity. She has four years of professional experience and holds NCPS. Her work covers common life problems such as grief, parenting strain, career stress, addictions and sleep difficulties.
She also supports people working through trauma, abuse and attachment wounds. Sessions usually explore current difficulties alongside deeper life patterns. The pace is set by the client, and short-term goals can be agreed when that feels helpful.
Practical exercises and reflective discussion are often used between sessions to reinforce change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCPS228 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alison works with
Everything Alison lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Alison lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Alison works collaboratively to identify what fits a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust methods as the work unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls provide face-to-face connection when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, brief reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel without losing continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What problems does Alison help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, along with trauma, grief and a range of everyday struggles like sleep or career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and conversational with practical exercises. She blends client-centred listening with cognitive techniques and mindfulness practices.
What background and experience does she have?
Alison has four years of professional experience working with individuals on short and longer-term concerns, including trauma and attachment issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
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 her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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