Sima Patel
Compassionate support for stress and trauma
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About Sima
Sima Patel helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports those facing trauma, difficulties with self-esteem, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati and she practises from the United Kingdom.
Sima keeps conversations straightforward and respectful. She tailors each session to what the person needs and prefers. She aims to help people feel understood and find practical ways to cope with tough moments.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work. That means sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, building skills for managing intense feelings, and focusing on what matters most to the individual.
With three years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, she offers one-to-one support for a wide range of concerns. She listens for patterns such as attachment worries, abandonment fears, or difficulties with guilt and shame, then works with the client to set clear steps forward.
People who come to see her often want practical coping tools and a calmer way to face life changes. Sima will help you set realistic goals and try approaches together in the sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS20-00602
- Languages
- English, Gujarati
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Sima's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Sima works with
Everything Sima lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Sima lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Sima works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and try different ways of working. Together they decide which methods feel most helpful and adapt the plan as things change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also suit people who prefer working from a familiar place or who find it easier to use audio rather than video for some meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can use these ways to help people keep therapy practical and manageable.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor support?
Sima works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as issues like self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapy style like?
Conversations are practical and person-led. Sessions focus on listening first, then setting small, achievable steps together.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional experience supporting people with mood and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as the credential and the therapist practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?
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