Alison Gordon

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship and family
• CBT and ACT methods

About Alison

Alison Gordon works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns using talking therapies that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-focused approaches. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 11 years' professional experience.

Alison trained in a range of therapeutic methods and has worked in both hospital and community mental health settings for around 15 years. That background shapes a practical approach to problems such as low self-esteem, depression, addiction and grief. She also supports people dealing with eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career change and compassion fatigue.

Her practice includes work on ADHD, attachment issues, abandonment and adoption or foster care concerns. She helps with long-term health challenges, caregiver stress and the complexities of blended families. Alison also addresses intimacy-related issues, communication and commitment difficulties.

Sessions focus on helping people understand patterns and try new ways of coping. Techniques draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and client-centred principles. EMDR and trauma-focused methods are also part of her wider skill set.

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Approaches used in online counselling and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and helps people develop different ways of relating and communicating. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and teaches practical strategies to reduce distress and build coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss which methods suit the client's needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the plan as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process aimed at trying approaches that feel helpful in everyday life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel, and they may suit people who prefer not to travel to appointments. Talk with the counsellor about practical details such as session length and whether video or another option is most appropriate for your situation.

Topics Alison lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Alison

What problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus issues such as depression, addictions, grief and self-esteem.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), client-centred and attachment-based approaches.

How long has she worked in mental health?

She has 11 years' professional experience and about 15 years' experience working in hospital and community mental health settings.

Is she a registered practitioner in the UK?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.

How are fees charged?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule your first session.