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Simon Petters, BACP

Simon Petters offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or past trauma.

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About Simon

Simon Petters offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or past trauma. He writes plainly and listens closely so people can find clearer ways forward. Simon believes clients know their own stories and draws on their strengths to help them make change.

He has six years of professional experience working with issues such as low self-esteem, depression and motivation. He also helps people wrestling with abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency and feelings of emptiness.

Background and approach

Addictions including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling or pornography are part of his practice. Simon uses a range of approaches to suit each person. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centred work to follow what matters to the person, and psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives to consider deeper life themes.

Mindfulness techniques are used to build calm and present-moment awareness. Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual. Simon aims to create a space where people can name difficult feelings, spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.

He helps clients set realistic goals and reviews progress together. He practices in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and Simon also works with people internationally.

If someone wants a supportive, strengths-based counsellor, he may be a good match.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402162	October 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
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Simon names

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How Simon's Approaches Work Online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help spot repeating relationship habits and try new ways of connecting. Client-centred therapy focuses on following what matters to the person. In remote sessions the counsellor listens closely and reflects back what the client says so goals and priorities emerge clearly. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity, and they translate well to video, phone or messaging formats.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will discuss different methods with each person and choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process and reviews how methods are working as therapy progresses.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use a fuller conversational style. Phone sessions avoid screens and can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and to match the way someone prefers to work.

Frequently asked

What issues does Simon help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and isolation.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and client-centred, combining attachment-based, psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas to explore patterns and build day-to-day coping skills.

How much experience does he have?

Simon has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction issues.

What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I'm not in the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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