Simon Petters, BACP
Simon Petters is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience.
About Simon
Simon Petters is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and low mood. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear rather than overwhelming.
Simon works from the view that the client is the expert on their own life. He listens for strengths and resources and helps people apply those to current problems.
Background and approach
Sessions are intended to be practical and supportive, with space to talk about feelings and what gets in the way of change. His background includes work with issues around self‑esteem, motivation and confidence. He also has experience addressing abandonment and attachment concerns, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and the challenges that come with separation and major life changes.
Addictions addressed include drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviours. Simon draws on approaches that explore how relationships and past experiences shape feelings and behaviour. He combines insight-focused work with attention to present‑day coping and mindfulness skills.
That mix is aimed at helping people understand patterns and try out different ways of responding. People can expect a calm, listening approach that focuses on practical next steps as well as emotional understanding. Simon supports people to set goals, test new strategies and build on what already works.
He aims to make therapy a steady, collaborative process rather than a quick fix.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402162 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Simon works with
Everything Simon lists, 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
Approaches Simon lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Simon will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which ideas to use. That collaborative discussion can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting it if something else seems a better fit.
Online counselling offers practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face to face and allow for visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier if someone needs a lower bandwidth option or prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check‑ins, brief reflections between sessions or people who express themselves better in writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while still using the same therapeutic approaches.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low mood and self‑esteem issues, plus related concerns such as abandonment, codependency and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style?
He adopts a listening, client-centred stance and blends insight work with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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