Alison Hedger

Alison Hedger is a non-binary counsellor who works in a person-centred way to help people reconnect with themselves. Alison believes clients know their own priorities and brings a gentle, listening approach so people can untangle feelings and make clearer decisions about their lives.

Sessions begin with what the client wants to focus on. Alison then draws on other methods as needed to help people access emotions and make sense of their stories. This can include looking at past experiences to see how they affect the present.

Alison trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over six years and has practised in clinical settings since February 2019. This four-year period includes supporting adults through a range of difficulties from anxiety and depression to crisis situations and suicidal feelings.

People have sought Alison's support for relationship struggles, including friendships, family matters, romantic relationships and marriage issues. There is also focus on concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, including body image and attachment-related problems.

Alison works with compassion and without judgement, giving time to reflect and to try things out between sessions. The aim is to help people find greater clarity and authenticity so they can make choices that fit who they are and where they want to go.

How Alison's approaches translate to online counselling

Alison works mainly in a person-centred way, which means sessions focus on what you bring and she follows your lead to help you connect with your feelings. Client-Centred Therapy is about listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions, and it suits worries like low mood, stress and relationship problems.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in how people experience and express emotions, and it can be useful for attachment issues, relationship distress and difficulties in managing strong feelings. Psychodynamic ideas are sometimes used to look at how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison will work collaboratively to identify which methods feel most helpful for your goals and preferences, and she will adapt the way she works as your needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help if you prefer not to be on camera or need to manage bandwidth, but please check the session options with the therapist when you arrange your first appointment.