Alison Hedger, BACP

Alison Hedger is an integrative therapist who blends several therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person's unique needs. They work from a person-centered foundation, inviting clients to set the agenda for sessions while drawing on additional techniques when helpful to explore emotions, relationships, and life challenges. Alison believes that people hold many of the answers within themselves and seeks to accompany them as they untangle their story, connect with their feelings, and identify the next steps that feel right for them.

Trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over a six-year course, Alison has practised in a clinical setting since February 2019. They have supported adults across a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Alison places particular emphasis on identity and sense of self, helping people explore authenticity so they can make decisions aligned with their needs and values.

Compassion, non-judgement and careful listening form the core of Alison's approach. They offer space to reflect on present difficulties and, when appropriate, to look at the past to better understand how earlier experiences have shaped current patterns. Alison is a BACP professional - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and aims to provide a supportive environment in which people can find clarity and move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Emotional Work

Alison draws on client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy and psychodynamic ideas to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing an accepting, non-directive space where the client leads the conversation and explores what matters most to them; it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns. Emotionally-focused therapy concentrates on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment patterns to improve connection in relationships and to reduce feelings of isolation or distress. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviours, offering insight that can be useful for recurring relational problems, identity questions and deeper emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adapt the way they work so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Alison is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a registered professional without the need to travel, and they allow the therapeutic work to fit into everyday life in a way that feels manageable for the client.