Alison Sowerby, BACP

Alison Sowerby is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief and self-esteem. Alison is a Christian and may include faith matters in sessions when clients want that discussed.

She aims to help people find small, practical steps toward feeling better. Conversations focus on what matters now - coping with loss, improving sleep, managing anger, or building confidence. She also works with issues such as ADHD, trauma and abuse, bipolar and intimacy-related concerns.

Alison uses approaches that centre the person and their experience. Sessions may include talk-based reflection, practical thinking tools from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness exercises and attention to bodily responses through somatic work. These methods are offered to suit each person’s needs rather than as a fixed programme.

Her additional focus areas include ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and communication difficulties. Alison can support people facing life transitions such as separation, bereavement or a long-term health condition.

People who choose her often want a straightforward, compassionate counsellor who listens and helps them try manageable changes. The first conversations are used to understand priorities and agree how to move forward together.

How Alison's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation is led by what matters to the person. The counsellor listens closely and reflects back what they hear, helping clients make sense of their thoughts and feelings. This approach is useful for stress, grief and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sessions may include practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and small behavioural steps to improve mood and sleep. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and managing day-to-day symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around home, work or caregiving duties and can reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth is limited, while others benefit from longer video discussions or mindfulness exercises they can practise between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals will help tailor sessions to practical needs and daily life.