- Attachment focus
- Practical goals
- Mindful reflection
About Simon
Simon Petters is a counsellor with six years of UK practice. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, and those struggling with addictions, trauma and low self-esteem. He works with clients who are dealing with feelings of emptiness, shame, isolation or difficulties around attachment and codependency.
Simon believes each person knows their own story best. He listens without judgement and helps people build on their strengths. Sessions focus on small, practical shifts that make day-to-day life easier to manage.
His way of working draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and psychodynamic thinking. He also uses mindfulness and elements of Jungian therapy to help people notice patterns and find fresh perspectives.
In a typical session he will invite people to talk about what feels hardest right now and together they will set simple goals. He pays attention to how past relationships shape current choices and to the emotions that come up in the room. Over time this can reduce repeating cycles and improve self-understanding.
Simon is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with people internationally. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.
Approaches you can expect in online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current bonds and behaviour. It helps when people notice repeating patterns in friendships or close relationships and want to build more secure ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard without judgement. The counsellor offers attentive listening and reflection so people can make choices that fit their values and goals.
Mindfulness Therapy brings simple awareness practices into talking therapy. It teaches how to notice thoughts and feelings with less reactivity, which can reduce anxiety and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the different methods and tailor the focus to the client's needs, goals and preferences. Together they will try things and adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or to keep therapy going when travel would be difficult. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma, plus related concerns such as low self-esteem, shame, loneliness and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a listening-led, client-centred approach combined with attachment and psychodynamic ideas, and brings mindfulness and Jungian perspectives as helpful tools.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has six years of professional practice working with emotional difficulties, addiction and trauma and aims to help people make gradual, practical changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients internationally.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.