Alison Gordon
BACP-registered UK therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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About
Alison Gordon is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional practice and around 15 years working in hospital and community mental health settings. Her time in those environments inspired a long-term commitment to therapeutic work and ongoing training across a range of modalities. Alison holds registration as MBACP #176675.
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and many other concerns including eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career matters, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care issues, attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and dissociation among other complex presentations.
Her approach draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered work, and EMDR. Alison emphasizes collaborative exploration and learning, viewing people as experts in their own stories and supporting them to identify strengths and steps toward change.
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and many other concerns including eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career matters, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care issues, attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and dissociation among other complex presentations.
Her approach draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered work, and EMDR. Alison emphasizes collaborative exploration and learning, viewing people as experts in their own stories and supporting them to identify strengths and steps toward change.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #176675
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Alison offers online work that combines structured and experiential approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps map out how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and supports practical steps to manage symptoms and set achievable goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy invites people to clarify values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult emotions, offering a focus on meaningful change.
For trauma-related concerns she integrates EMDR alongside attachment-based thinking, attending to how past experiences shape current relationships and safety in the present. Her style is collaborative: sessions are designed with input from the person, using techniques selected to match their needs and preferences. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people choose to connect and work together.
These options aim to make therapeutic tools and conversation accessible in ways that fit each person’s circumstances and communication style.
What is Alison's professional background and experience?
Alison has 11 years of professional practice and has also worked in hospital and community mental health settings for approximately 15 years.
What credentials does she hold?
She is a BACP Therapist and a Registered Member, listed as MBACP #176675.
Which languages does Alison use for sessions?
This profile specifies English as the language used for therapy.
Where is Alison located?
Alison is based in the United Kingdom.
How can people work with her online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
Yes. The profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What does it cost to work with Alison?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.