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Simon Nelson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Simon Nelson offers calm, straightforward support for adults dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. He helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next step. Simon aims to make sessions feel approachable and down-to-earth so it is easier to talk when things are hard.

Simon works from a person-centred perspective that emphasises listening and understanding. He uses Motivational Interviewing-style questions to help people find their own reasons for change.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on building from their strengths and values. He has three years' experience working with concerns such as grief, self-esteem, depression and attachment issues. Simon also supports people facing caregiving strain, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and those dealing with control issues or feelings of emptiness and isolation.

Additional areas he addresses include substance use concerns, impulses and guilt or shame, plus hospice and end-of-life conversations. He is also experienced in matters relating to BDSM, kink and alternative sexual culture and the specific challenges people can encounter in those spaces. Sessions are offered in English and Simon works with adults in the United Kingdom.

He is registered with the BACP which appears as BACP in his credentials. People can expect a warm, respectful approach that balances listening with gentle practical prompts to help them move forward.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance, and the person sets the pace and direction of conversation. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to untangle emotions or make sense of life changes.

Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and reflective listening to help people spot their own reasons to change. It is practical and useful for shifting habits, addressing substance use, or moving past procrastination and avoidance.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work alongside the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can change over time as needs become clearer, and choices are revisited together.

Online work offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller connection is wanted. Phone sessions can be easier if a quieter, less visual check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, people with limited bandwidth or those who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments and allow continuity when attending in person would be difficult.
What kinds of concerns does Simon help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and low self-esteem, along with related problems such as codependency and isolation.
What is Simon's therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding, and draws on Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people find motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Simon has three years' experience working with adults on a range of concerns including attachment issues and end-of-life conversations.
What credentials and location are listed for Simon?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently taking international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Simon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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