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Simon Petters, BACP

Simon Petters is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and trauma.

About Simon

Simon Petters is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and trauma. He works with clients who are struggling with low self-esteem, motivation, confidence and depression. He communicates plainly and aims to support people as they take practical steps toward change.

Simon holds BACP registration, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has six years of professional experience working with a range of difficulties, including trauma and abuse, and offers straightforward, respectful therapeutic support.

Background and approach

In sessions Simon draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice to build a trusting working relationship. He also uses trauma-focused methods and mindfulness to help people manage overwhelming feelings and build coping skills. Jungian perspectives inform his interest in meaning and personal narrative.

People can expect a calm, collaborative approach where the client’s own goals guide the work. Simon explains things in plain language and focuses on what can be done between sessions as well as during them. He encourages small, achievable steps to change.

Simon accepts clients in the United Kingdom and also works with international clients in English. He is available via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving several ways to connect that suit different needs.

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Registration

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

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process and make sense of painful experiences. It aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and teach coping strategies for strong emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop healthier ways of relating and feeling supported. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own goals and perspective at the centre of the work and relies on empathic listening and collaboration.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will discuss options and adapt methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. He treats the process as a shared project, checking in regularly about what is helping and what needs to change.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections or people who express themselves better in writing. These options give flexibility for different schedules and ways of working.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Simon help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as loneliness, guilt, abandonment and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Simon uses a collaborative, client-centred style that emphasises the client's strengths. He also draws on attachment-based, trauma-focused and mindfulness approaches to meet different needs.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has six years of professional experience working with the issues listed and seeks to support people through practical steps and empathetic listening.

What credentials and location are listed?

Simon is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can people who do not live in the UK work with him?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What do I need to do to begin working with him?

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