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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Alison
BACP counsellor, 4 years' experience. Alison Hedger helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns. She works in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. Alison uses a person-centred style alongside other approaches to support clients in talking through what matters to them.
Alison describes herself as an integrative therapist who blends methods to fit each client. Sessions begin with the client's agenda and focus on what the person brings that day. From there she draws on client-centred work, emotionally-focused ideas, and psychodynamic thinking to help people untangle feelings and make sense of their history.
She has worked in a clinical setting since February 2019 and has four years of practice with adults across a range of difficulties. That experience includes supporting people with severe distress, suicidal feelings, and crisis situations, as well as more common struggles like anxiety and depression. Alison also has experience with relationship problems across friendships, families, and romantic partnerships.
In sessions she pays attention to identity and sense of self, helping people reconnect with what feels authentic to them. She will look at past experiences when it seems useful so clients can understand patterns that affect the present. Work often focuses on emotional connection, clearer decision making, and practical steps clients can try between appointments.
Alison asks clients to set their priorities and brings techniques from different approaches as needed. The overall aim is to help people clarify feelings, build self-understanding, and find manageable ways forward.
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How her approaches shape online work
Alison uses client-centred work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside psychodynamic thinking. Client-centred work means sessions follow what the client brings and focuses on their priorities and immediate concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotional patterns in relationships and helps people understand and shift how they respond to strong feelings. Psychodynamic ideas help explore how past experiences and relational patterns influence current reactions and choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison will discuss options with each client and decide together which methods to use based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision that can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study or family life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use a mix of approaches to suit clients and adapt sessions to practical circumstances rather than promising a single fixed method.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice is integrative with a primarily client-centred way of working, and she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in a clinical setting since February 2019 and has supported adults through crisis and a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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