Alison Spencer, BACP, NCPS
Alison Spencer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Alison
Alison Spencer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters to them.
Alison works in a person-centred way, helping people feel heard while they set small, practical goals. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking and psychodynamic ideas to understand repeated patterns from the past.
Background and approach
She is a qualified hypnotherapist and blends these methods to match each person’s needs. She commonly helps with grief and loss, low self-esteem and motivation, and issues around attachment and abandonment. She also supports people dealing with body image concerns, chronic illness or caregiver stress, and problems with communication or control.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change. Alison encourages simple steps that can make everyday life feel easier, such as practical coping strategies and clearer boundaries. She aims to help clients build confidence and move towards goals at a manageable pace.
People work with her for short-term support or longer-term exploration depending on their needs. She offers sessions through video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410658 | September 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS21-00872 | May 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. This method works well for stress, anxiety and low mood because it gives clear, practical steps to try between sessions. Additionally, psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeating patterns that come from past relationships and life events, which can help explain why certain problems keep happening.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility by giving options to meet by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work with lower bandwidth, live chat can suit a quick check-in, and text messaging allows brief reflections between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity even when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her style of therapy like?
Sessions are person-centred and conversational, with an emphasis on listening, practical steps and exploring patterns that influence feelings and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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