Alison Simone

Alison Simone is a counsellor with nine years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She uses an integrative approach, drawing on several therapies to meet people where they are. Alison aims to listen without judgement and to tailor conversations to each person’s needs. She encourages small steps and practical changes that fit into everyday life.

Alison blends client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of existential and narrative work. Sessions often look at how current habits and thoughts affect mood and behaviour, and they also consider life meaning and personal values. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment and relationship patterns when those issues come up.

People come to Alison for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, as well as problems with eating, sleeping and addiction. She also supports those facing parenting strain, carer stress, career worries and major life changes. Practical coping skills are offered alongside reflective work about past experiences.

Alison notes that change can take time and that different approaches suit different people. She works collaboratively to set goals and adapt techniques as therapy progresses. Her BACP credential is shown as a marker of professional registration in the UK.

To begin, she asks people to use the site’s matching steps so sessions can be scheduled according to the therapist’s availability. International clients can be considered and sessions are conducted in English.

How Alison's approaches translate to online counselling

Alison commonly combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel heard so they can find their own solutions. It suits those who need a supportive space to talk through difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alison will work together with each person to decide which elements suit their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and remove the need to be on camera if needed. Many registered or accredited professionals find these practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they manage work, family and other responsibilities.