Simon Petters , BACP

Simon Petters is a UK-based therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. A member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - he brings practical experience and a respectful, strengths-based outlook to his work.

Simon works with a broad range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, substance and process addictions, relationship difficulties, and periods of life transition such as divorce or midlife questioning. He approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks to build on the personal resources they already possess. This perspective guides collaborative conversations aimed at increasing motivation, confidence, and a clearer sense of purpose.

Seeking change can be a courageous first step, and Simon offers steady support and encouragement throughout that process. He focuses on empowering clients to identify goals, explore patterns that hold them back, and develop practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Simon accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients as well.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Simon integrates attachment-based therapy and client-centered therapy, and often draws on mindfulness techniques to support clients through change. Attachment-based therapy looks at relationship patterns developed in early life and how they affect current connections - it can be useful for those working with abandonment, attachment issues, or difficulty trusting others. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, collaborative relationship where the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own insight and choices - this approach helps with self-esteem, motivation, and building confidence. Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up in them, which can be helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and cravings.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Simon works collaboratively with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as the work unfolds.

Online therapy with Simon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional regardless of location, helping clients fit therapy into busy or changing lives.