Simon Petters
Practical support for stress, anxiety and addiction
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About Simon
Simon Petters offers calm, practical support for people feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, low mood or problems with addiction. He presents as someone who believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to change. He aims to help clients build confidence, cope with difficult memories and regain direction in life.
He has six years of professional work experience and is registered with the BACP, which is listed as his credential.
Background and approach
Simon describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client's goals guide the work. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, developing coping skills and helping people feel more able to manage day-to-day pressures. Simon draws on approaches that pay attention to relationships and inner meaning.
He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current feelings. He also uses client-centred methods that follow the client’s pace and priorities. Jungian and psychodynamic ideas are used to explore deeper personal themes and recurring life patterns.
Mindfulness-based practices are offered to help with stress, grounding and managing intense feelings. He has experience helping people with trauma and abuse, addictions including substance and process problems, and issues such as abandonment, codependency and isolation. People may also seek his help for life purpose concerns, midlife changes and the emotional impact of separation.
Sessions are conducted in English and Simon accepts international clients. Prospective clients are invited to start by using the site process to match and schedule according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 402162
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Jungian Therapy
- 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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Simon lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 work. Simon will listen to your concerns and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit your goals. You’ll decide together whether to focus on skills to manage distress, exploring past patterns, or a mix of both so the approach evolves with your needs.
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding being on camera if preferred. Many people find online sessions help maintain continuity of care while balancing work and family commitments.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Simon commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and the effects of trauma and abuse, along with issues like low self esteem and life direction.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and person-centred, focusing on the client’s goals while using attachment and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns.
What is his professional background?
Simon has six years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any practical details when arranging a session.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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