Alison "Ali" Pember, BACP
Alison "Ali" Pember offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, life changes or parenting pressures.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self Esteem
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About Alison
Alison "Ali" Pember offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, life changes or parenting pressures. She introduces simple, practical steps so clients can make sense of their feelings and try new ways of coping. Alison uses a coaching style alongside counselling to set clear goals and track progress.
With 13 years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she draws on mind-body techniques alongside talking work.
Background and approach
Her approach blends client-centred listening with emotion-focused methods to help people understand relationship patterns and attachment concerns. She also uses mindfulness and somatic practices to help manage tension held in the body. Sessions are aimed at people facing anxiety, depression, trauma or grief, as well as those coping with workplace stress, caregiver strain, fertility and pregnancy-related issues.
She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, midlife questions, and career decisions. ADHD, compassion fatigue and communication problems are other areas she addresses. In therapy she helps people identify what keeps them stuck and then experiments with small practical changes.
That might include breath-based calming, short mindfulness exercises, or focused conversations to change interaction patterns. The work can be exploratory or solution-focused depending on the client’s needs. Alison offers video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging sessions to fit different schedules and preferences.
New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arrange appointments that suit them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 89717 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alison works with
Everything Alison lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alison lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest a blend of methods that suits their needs. The process is collaborative - clients and therapist check progress and adapt what they do together as things change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging make it easier to fit short, frequent check-ins around work or caregiving responsibilities. These options help people access regular support without long travel or scheduling hurdles.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Alison help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and parenting strain. Other focuses include self-esteem, workplace issues, fertility and postpartum matters.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines client-centred listening with emotion-focused and solution-focused work. Sessions mix talking, goal-setting and practical mind-body exercises.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 13 years of experience supporting people through life changes, trauma, relationship and career concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Alison offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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