Alison Holder, BACP
10 years in practice
Alison Holder is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom.
License and registration
- BACP
- 147118 · expires February 2026
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Alison
Alison Holder is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She has practised for ten years and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Alison specialises in common and complex difficulties such as anxiety, trauma, grief and addiction.
She also supports people facing relationship strain, self-esteem issues, bipolar and ADHD-related concerns. Alison aims to make sessions straightforward and calm. She places emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and offers a respectful, non-judgemental space.
Background and approach
In conversation she listens closely to what matters most to each person and responds in clear, practical ways. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred work that keep the person’s experience at the centre. She also uses trauma-focused methods and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, when appropriate, to help with distress linked to past events.
In sessions Alison will help people identify patterns that keep them stuck and try small steps to change them. She uses reflective discussion and structured activities, depending on what each person needs. Change is paced to the individual rather than rushed.
Alison offers a direct and compassionate style. She welcomes conversations about life purpose, addiction, anger and relationship difficulties and will help clarify goals and next steps. Practical options for online and remote contact are available to fit different schedules.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, 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 names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Alison uses online approaches and trauma-informed work
Alison draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when trust, closeness or repeating relationship problems are the main issue, and it focuses on understanding emotions and repairing connection.She also uses trauma-focused methods and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) as part of addressing memories and reactions linked to past events. These approaches aim to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and the distress they trigger, and they can be helpful for people coping with abuse, loss or other traumatic experiences.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Alison will discuss different options and match techniques to a person’s goals, needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and revisited as therapy continues.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller interaction similar to in-person sessions. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need more flexible, brief contacts during busy days. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Alison help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, anger, bipolar and ADHD concerns, plus relationship and life-purpose issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Alison uses a person-centred, relational style that focuses on listening and practical conversation. She aims to build a collaborative relationship and move at a client’s pace.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of experience working with a wide range of problems including trauma, bereavement and complex presentations.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the United Kingdom can take part in sessions.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to availability.
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