- Attachment based
- Mindfulness help
- Jungian exploration
About Simon
Simon Petters is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem or depression. He also supports people dealing with guilt and shame, abandonment, attachment issues and a range of life transitions.
Simon works from the view that clients know their own stories best. He listens to what has happened and helps people notice the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical ways to make day-to-day life feel more manageable, and on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
His practice draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. He uses client-centred techniques to follow the client's concerns and pace. Jungian and psychodynamic ideas are used to help people make sense of deeper themes and recurring patterns.
Mindfulness approaches are included when helpful, with simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. Simon aims to keep conversations straightforward and grounded, helping people talk through difficult memories and reactions without jargon.
People often come wanting clearer boundaries, relief from shame or better ways to manage urges and cravings. Simon offers a steady, practical way of working that helps people notice small shifts in thinking and behaviour. To begin, he asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and arrange an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current emotions and reactions. In online work this helps when clients notice patterns in relationships, abandonment worries or persistent shame and want clearer ways to respond. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's agenda and pace. It involves reflective listening and open questions so the person leads the conversation about what feels most pressing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will discuss options with the client and agree what to try first. They make decisions together based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences, and review progress as they go.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people attend from a quieter location, use phone-only sessions if preferred, or choose video for face-to-face conversation depending on what suits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and depression, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas alongside client-centred conversations to help clients understand the roots of shame and how it shows up in relationships and behaviour.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working with adults on issues including addictions, trauma, motivation and confidence.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
He accepts international clients; check time differences and local regulations when arranging appointments.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.