Simon Nelson
Person-centred counsellor focused on clarity and change
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About Simon
Simon Nelson meets people who are feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or dealing with relationship strain. He offers a calm, accepting space where people can speak openly and start to make sense of what they are going through. Simon is a counsellor registered with the BACP, with three years of experience working with adults.
He uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening closely and responding to what each person brings to the room.
Background and approach
That means sessions are shaped by the person's pace, values and priorities. He also uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people think through change and find practical steps they feel able to take. Simon draws on structured dialogue and some creative methods when these suit the issue at hand or the person’s style.
Areas he commonly supports include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and relationship concerns. He also attends to attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and matters connected to alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. People can expect a warm but direct approach.
Sessions aim to help increase clarity, ease distress and connect people with their strengths. Simon seeks to work alongside each person in a respectful and non-judgemental way. Simon practises in the United Kingdom and works in English.
If you want to try therapy, follow the site steps to match with him and arrange a session that fits your needs.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 413617
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Simon's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Simon works with
Everything Simon lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Simon lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Simon works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Simon works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods to try and adapts them to the person’s goals and situation. Sessions are shaped by what the client wants to focus on and what feels most useful in practice.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and provide a way to maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions that suit a break at work, and for approaches such as reflective dialogue and motivational conversations to be offered in the way that best fits the client.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Simon typically help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, along with related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Simon uses a person-centred approach that prioritises listening and responding to each person's needs, combined with Motivational Interviewing to support thinking about change.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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