Alison Holder, BACP
Alison Holder is a counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Alison
Alison Holder is a counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration, and she offers one-to-one support for adults facing emotional and practical struggles. Alison takes a calm, steady approach so people can talk at their own pace.
Her background includes work with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma and abuse. She has supported people coping with grief, low self-esteem, addiction and mood concerns such as bipolar and ADHD-related challenges.
Background and approach
Alison also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties and life purpose questions. In sessions she aims to build a trusting relationship first. Conversations are led by the client's concerns, with practical steps introduced when helpful.
She listens for patterns from a person's past and present to make sense of repeated difficulties. Alison uses several therapy approaches to match a client's needs. These include attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns, client-centred methods that keep the person at the centre, psychodynamic ideas to explore past influences and trauma-focused tools for difficult memories.
People who choose her often want a straightforward, non-judgemental space to talk things through and try different ways of coping. She encourages collaboration on goals and adapts the pace to what feels manageable for each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 147118 | February 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alison lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic 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
She also works in a client-centred way, keeping the person's priorities central and offering space to be heard without judgement. That approach suits people who want to set their own pace and focus on what matters to them now.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Alison will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues in talk therapy. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflections or when a shorter session fits a busy day.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Alison help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and addictions, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is steady and person-focused, prioritising a trusting relationship and listening before suggesting practical steps.
What is her professional background?
Alison has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related issues.
Where is Alison based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes, sessions can be offered to international clients in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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