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Simon Petters

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Simon Petters

BACP

Compassionate counselling for major life change

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Experience
6 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Attachment focus

About Simon

Simon Petters is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and the fallout of trauma. He supports those struggling with low self-esteem, motivation and confidence. He also works with life changes such as divorce and separation and the emotional confusion that can follow.

He frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and on practical steps that feel achievable. Simon aims to make the first steps toward change less daunting and more manageable.

Simon uses several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions, including attachment-based and client-centred work. He also draws on Jungian ideas and psychodynamic thinking to help people make sense of repeating patterns. Mindfulness practices are used where helpful to reduce stress and ground attention.

He has six years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background informs a steady, reflective style of counselling rather than a single fixed method.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and pace. Simon aims to create a space for people to talk through painful feelings, try new ways of coping and build clearer direction for the future.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 402162

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice attachment responses in relationships and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and on a supportive, accepting atmosphere; this helps when someone needs a steady place to talk through difficult decisions and feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as the relationship develops.

If you are considering remote counselling, confirm the session formats available before booking as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow follow-up check-ins between appointments. Some people prefer audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, while others find video better for reading facial cues. Discussing practical arrangements at the start helps ensure sessions suit everyday life and therapeutic aims.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Simon commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and divorce and separation.

What is the style of therapy like?

Simon follows a client-centred approach that values the person’s own perspective. He combines that with attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas and sometimes uses mindfulness practices.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are accepted, so people living outside the UK may arrange sessions.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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