Alison McWhirr

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Client-Centred Therapy

About Alison

Alison McWhirr works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and depression, and also offers support around ADHD, addictions, grief and anger. She uses a client-centred approach and has ten years of professional experience. Alison is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

She believes people know their own story and that their strengths are important in overcoming difficulties. In sessions she listens and helps people talk through challenges and decide what matters most to them. Alison keeps things straightforward and focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Her work covers a wide range of everyday issues, including family tension, communication problems, coping with chronic illness, and concerns around adoption, foster care and attachment. She also supports people facing body image issues, eating-related concerns and the stress of caregiving.

Alison adapts the pace to each person. Some clients want short-term help with a single problem, while others prefer a longer conversation about changes they want to make. She encourages people to set clear goals and reviews progress together during sessions.

Sessions are carried out in English and she practises in the United Kingdom. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the Talk to a counsellor online button. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Her professional membership with the BACP and a decade of experience guide her practice and approach. That background supports work with everyday emotional problems and life changes, using client-centred methods to keep the focus on the person's own priorities.

How Client-Centred Therapy works for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a collaborative space where the person sets the agenda. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps clarify feelings, and supports the person to identify their own solutions; this approach is helpful for concerns like stress, low mood and relationship issues.

Because the work is led by the person's priorities, sessions can also explore specific areas such as ADHD-related challenges, grief, or difficulties with self-esteem. The counsellor aims to follow what the client brings and to help them try practical steps between meetings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and agree together how to proceed. This collaborative process helps decide what to focus on and how often to meet.

The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session formats with the service before booking, as these are not specified in the biography. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to attend regular appointments and keep steady progress.

Topics Alison lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• ADHD
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Anger management
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Alison

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she supports, including practical strategies to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, understanding and supporting the person's own goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

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

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her counselling?

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