Alison Simone

Alison Simone is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people facing anger, stress and anxiety. She works in a respectful and compassionate way and adapts sessions to each person. Alison holds BACP registration and has nine years of experience working with a range of concerns. Her practice blends several approaches so work in sessions can be tailored. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep conversations focused on the person and their experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that keep problems going. Alison also uses Existential ideas to look at meaning and choice, and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build calm and improve sleep. Together these approaches help with issues such as relationships, parenting stress, grief, trauma and addictions. She emphasises practical steps alongside reflection. Sessions can include simple exercises, breathing and grounding, and clearer ways to communicate under pressure. Alison aims to make ideas easy to use in daily life so change feels manageable. People who come for support find a steady, non-judgemental style. The focus is on what a person wants to change and small steps toward those goals. Alison encourages people to be part of planning how they work together. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary by location and the subscription used by the service can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead, helping people feel heard and understood even when not in the same room. This approach supports issues like relationship strain, self-esteem and parenting stress by placing the person at the centre of the work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT can include simple exercises and worksheets to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which is useful for anxiety, anger and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right blend of approaches is usually a shared process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and try methods that fit a person's needs. Sessions are adapted as progress is made so the plan can change if something feels unhelpful.

The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions around daily life and keeping continuity when schedules are busy. If you need quieter time, a shorter check-in, or a way to avoid travel, online options can help make therapy easier to attend. Confirm the exact session formats available with the service before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.