Alison Louis, BACP

Alison Louis practises as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and has built ten years of experience supporting people through stressful and painful life moments. She uses a straightforward, down-to-earth manner to help clients talk through anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief and anger. Alison aims to make the first step into therapy less daunting and more manageable for anyone unsure where to begin.

Alison works from a Client-Centred Therapy perspective. That means she follows each person's pace and priorities rather than imposing a fixed plan. Sessions are conversational and focused on listening, reflecting, and helping people make choices that fit their values. Many clients find this approach useful when they feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She also supports people dealing with family and relationship complications such as blended family issues, communication problems, commitment concerns, infidelity, divorce and separation, and codependency. Practical issues around eating and food, obsessive thoughts or compulsions, and problems related to veteran and armed forces experiences are included in her work.

Alison gives space to feelings of emptiness, shame, guilt and isolation and helps clients think about next steps. She works with people on coping strategies and clearer decision-making rather than quick fixes. The aim is to help clients build confidence in their choices over time.

Sessions can suit those who want a listening, non-judgemental presence and hands-on help to make changes. Alison encourages honest conversation and helps people explore who they want to be, not who others expect them to be.

How Alison’s approach fits online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows the individual's priorities, helping them make choices that feel right. This approach is often useful for anxiety, relationship struggles, grief and addictive behaviours because it supports self-directed exploration and decision making.

Alison will work together with each person to find the approach that suits them best. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and adapt the way she meets someone accordingly. That collaborative process helps decide whether sessions should focus on practical coping, exploring feelings, or other priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a caller prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.