Alison Hedger , BACP

Alison Hedger is a counsellor who works in a person-centred way. They focus on helping people reconnect with their sense of self and make choices that feel right for them.

Alison draws on a range of approaches to suit each person. Sessions start with what the client wants to bring that day. From there Alison may use different tools to help untangle feelings and stories that feel stuck.

Their practice commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. They also work with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger and self-esteem concerns. Relationship and family issues are included, along with concerns around identity and LGBT matters.

Alison has four years of clinical experience and holds BACP accreditation. They began clinical work in February 2019 and trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over six years.

In sessions Alison aims to offer compassion and a non-judgemental tone. They will help clients look at what has led to the present, and consider how past experiences link to current patterns.

Practical changes are explored alongside emotional work. The aim is to help people notice what matters to them, make clearer decisions, and find ways to carry new understanding into everyday life.

How Alison's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of each session. The counsellor follows the client's agenda, listens closely, and helps the person reflect on their feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to make sense of things and find their own way forward.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people understand how strong feelings and connection needs shape reactions and relationships. EFT can be useful for working on attachment issues, relationship struggles and identity concerns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Alison will discuss options and adapt methods based on the client's goals and preferences. Together they decide what feels like the best fit and adjust as therapy progresses.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different days and needs. Video sessions support visual connection and deeper conversation, phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when not wanting to be on camera, and messaging or live chat suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or busy schedules.