Heather Oddy, NCPS

Heather Oddy uses an integrative, person-focused approach to counselling. She works with practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-informed and emotionally-focused methods. Heather holds NCPS and brings five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps those coping with trauma, grief and low self-esteem. Practical goals often include better sleep, improved eating habits, clearer boundaries and steadier mood management.

Heather adapts methods to each person rather than using a fixed programme. Sessions combine talking, practical exercises and mindfulness skills. The aim is to make changes that feel workable in day-to-day life.

Her background includes work with people affected by abuse, bereavement and difficult life transitions. She has experience with concerns such as ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image. Heather also addresses intimacy-related and relationship concerns from an individual perspective.

Sessions may draw on acceptance-based strategies to help someone live by their values. Cognitive-behavioural techniques are used to spot patterns and try new responses. Attachment-informed ideas and emotionally-focused work help people understand how their relationships shape feelings and choices.

How Heather uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that match what matters to you. It helps with anxiety, depression and life changes by teaching practical steps and acceptance skills. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for mood problems, stress and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and close relationships, supporting improvements in intimacy-related concerns and emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to decide which methods suit their situation and goals. Sessions often combine techniques so that therapy matches real-life challenges and personal preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for fuller conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection or flexible scheduling around work or family commitments.