Simon Nelson, BACP

Simon Nelson offers calm, steady support for adults dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. He introduces himself plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or uncertain about therapy.

He uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on what each person brings to the room. That means sessions are led by the client's needs and pace, and Simon listens for strengths and values to build on. He also uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people move through ambivalence and find motivation for change.

Simon has three years of experience and holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP. He works with adults on a range of concerns including grief, self-esteem, depression and attachment issues. He is also comfortable addressing topics such as codependency, communication problems, control issues and caregiver stress.

Additional focus areas include complex or less commonly discussed matters like BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, as well as substance-related difficulties and hospice and end-of-life counselling. Sessions aim to be direct but warm, and tailored to what each person needs in that moment.

Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and book sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How Simon's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to create a space where someone can speak freely and be heard. It helps with feelings like anxiety, low mood and relationship uncertainty by centring the client's priorities and encouraging self-directed change.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that explores mixed feelings about change. It is practical for issues such as substance use, procrastination or making difficult life decisions, helping people clarify what matters and build motivation to act.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will collaborate with each person to decide which method or mix of methods suits their goals and preferences. That means trying things out together and adjusting based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are close to a face-to-face meeting and useful for deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and varied circumstances.