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Alison Holder, BACP

Compassionate UK counsellor and psychotherapist
  • Trauma informed care
  • Support for grief
  • Work with families

About Alison Holder

Alison Holder is a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of clinical experience. She works across a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including depression, bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-harm, addictions, low self-esteem, low confidence, domestic violence, and parental separation.

Alison supports adults and couples and also works with children and young people, bringing focused experience in trauma, bereavement, abuse, anxiety, depression, self-harm and other complex presentations, including crisis intervention. Her practice blends clinical knowledge with practical support to help people navigate difficult periods and painful life events.

Holding the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - Alison emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as central to progress. She offers a non-judgemental space where people can explore thoughts and feelings and collaborate on changes they want to make in their lives.

Alison encourages anyone who feels stuck or isolated to reach out rather than suffer alone, and she aims to help people regain direction, resilience and a greater sense of wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Alison Holder have?

Alison Holder has 10 years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is Alison Holder a licensed therapist?

Yes. Alison holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Alison Holder provide therapy?

Therapy with Alison is provided in English.

Where is Alison Holder located?

Alison is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alison Holder as my therapist?

You can work with Alison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alison Holder work with international clients?

Yes, Alison works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alison Holder cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could virtual therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can meet their needs. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or managing life transitions, many find online therapy to be as helpful as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility - you can connect in the way that fits your life best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to keep appointments and maintain continuity of care.

Therapists who offer remote work are licensed professionals, and it is possible to switch to a different practitioner if you need a different fit. Online therapy can widen access to support and make it simpler to integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule.

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