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Simon Nelson, BACP

Simon Nelson offers a calm, straightforward way to begin when life feels difficult.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Simon

Simon Nelson offers a calm, straightforward way to begin when life feels difficult. He greets people with warmth and respect and helps them talk through anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and issues with self-esteem. Conversations are paced to the individual, not rushed, so people can say what matters in their own time.

He uses a relational, person-centred style that aims to make people feel heard and accepted. That means sessions focus on what the client brings and on building a trusting working relationship.

Background and approach

Simon also uses structured dialogue techniques to help people clarify thoughts and make choices that fit their values. His practice draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel stuck or uncertain about next steps. That approach helps explore mixed feelings and find motivation that comes from the client rather than from pressure.

It is often useful for problems where making changes feels hard, including substance concerns and patterns of avoidance. Simon is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has three years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

Sessions are offered in English and are tailored around each person’s needs and pace. In online sessions he aims for clear, practical conversations. People can choose video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what fits their life.

Simon encourages small steps and ongoing reflection so progress feels manageable and relevant to day-to-day life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	413617	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Simon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Simon names

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Person-centred and motivational approaches online

Simon works mainly from a person-centred framework which focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people make sense of their experiences. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to understand feelings, process grief or examine relationship patterns.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people who are uncertain about change. That method helps explore mixed feelings, build personal reasons for change and set small, achievable steps. It is helpful for issues like substance use, patterns of avoidance or when people feel stuck and unsure what to try next.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process and will be a joint decision. Simon will talk through options based on a person’s goals and preferences, and will adapt the style and pace to suit each individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow a face-to-face style conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break with lower bandwidth, live chat suits quicker check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life while keeping the focus on progress that matters to the individual.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Simon help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and low self-esteem, along with related matters such as attachment issues, codependency and caregiver stress.

What is Simon's therapeutic style?

He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship, and he draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel ambivalent.

How much experience does he have?

Simon has three years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Simon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Simon?

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