Simon Nelson, BACP

Simon Nelson offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. He welcomes adults who want a down-to-earth space to talk things through and make sense of difficult feelings. Simon is named up front so you know who you would be meeting.

He works from a person-centred perspective that focuses on listening and respect. That means sessions centre on the person in front of him rather than a set plan. Simon aims to help people connect with their own strengths and values so they can make decisions that feel right to them.

Motivational Interviewing also informs his work, helping when someone is unsure about change or feels pulled in different directions. He uses gentle, structured conversation to reduce resistance and support clearer choices. Creative and dialogic techniques are added when they help move things forward.

Simon has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has supported adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties alongside a wider range of concerns such as attachment issues, codependency and issues around kink and alternative sex culture.

Sessions aim to be warm and authentic, with honesty and compassion at the core. People can expect to work at a pace that suits them, focusing on clarity, easing distress and making practical steps towards what matters next.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. It relies on careful listening, acceptance and reflecting back what someone says so they can find clarity and self-direction. This style helps with feelings of anxiety, low mood and relationship worries by creating space to understand emotions and priorities.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way of working that helps when someone feels torn about making changes. It uses focused questions and reflective listening to explore ambivalence and build motivation for steps forward. This approach is often useful around substance use, procrastination or when making life changes feels hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Simon treats therapy as a collaboration and will help you decide which methods to emphasise based on your goals and preferences. He will check in about what feels helpful and adjust the way you work as you go.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. It also gives flexibility for quieter, uninterrupted time or shorter conversations when needed, while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.