Alison Sowerby, BACP
Alison Sowerby is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
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About Alison
Alison Sowerby is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Alison creates a calm space where people can talk about what matters to them without feeling judged.
She is a Christian and can include conversations about faith or the Bible when clients want that as part of sessions. Alison commonly helps people who are managing stress and anxiety.
Background and approach
She also supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, motivation problems and confidence. Sessions focus on what the client wants to achieve and on practical steps that fit everyday life. Her approach is conversational and down to earth.
She listens closely and reflects back what she hears so clients feel understood. Where helpful, she blends practical techniques with gentle exploration of feelings and bodily experience. Alison uses methods from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness, and draws on somatic techniques to help with the physical side of stress.
This mix is used to build short-term coping strategies and longer-term ways of noticing patterns and making changes. People who choose Alison often want straightforward, respectful support that includes their beliefs when relevant. She aims to empower clients to take small steps towards better sleep, calmer moods, clearer thinking and improved day-to-day functioning.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391660 | February 2027 |
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
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Phobias
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alison lists
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Online support
She also uses mindfulness practices to bring attention to the present moment and somatic ideas to notice how emotions show up in the body. These approaches can help with sleep problems, stress, panic, grief and managing everyday life changes. Alison discusses options with each person and adapts methods to what the client prefers and finds helpful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify goals and try methods that fit a client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while avoiding travel. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit those who prefer writing or need flexible times during the day. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Alison help with?
Alison supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and depression, among other issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is conversational and client-centred, with simple practical techniques and space to talk about feelings and bodily sensations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Alison accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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