- Integrative approach
- Trauma-aware support
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Heather
Heather Oddy is a counsellor with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Heather aims to create a straightforward space where people can talk about what feels hard and begin to find ways forward.
Her way of working is integrative. That means she adapts methods to fit what each person needs. Heather uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and client-centred ideas when they are helpful. She also draws on mindfulness and other trauma-informed techniques.
Heather has supported people with a wide range of concerns. These include grief and bereavement, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, sleeping and eating problems, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She has also worked with people who suspect they may have ADHD and those coping with compassion fatigue and career change.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, noticing patterns and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. Heather emphasises clear steps and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked.
She continues to develop her skills through monthly clinical supervision within the NCPS framework. People who want to try counselling are encouraged to consider what they want from sessions and to discuss goals at the first meeting.
Her way of working is integrative. That means she adapts methods to fit what each person needs. Heather uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and client-centred ideas when they are helpful. She also draws on mindfulness and other trauma-informed techniques.
Heather has supported people with a wide range of concerns. These include grief and bereavement, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, sleeping and eating problems, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She has also worked with people who suspect they may have ADHD and those coping with compassion fatigue and career change.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, noticing patterns and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. Heather emphasises clear steps and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked.
She continues to develop her skills through monthly clinical supervision within the NCPS framework. People who want to try counselling are encouraged to consider what they want from sessions and to discuss goals at the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Heather draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and practise small steps that fit their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and when life changes feel overwhelming.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviour patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy informs how she looks at relationship patterns and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy-related issues and complicated grief.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in sessions and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer. Clients are involved in deciding what feels most helpful rather than being given a fixed programme.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can suit quieter surroundings or a quick break at work. Ask about the available session types when you arrange the first meeting.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Heather works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and a wide range of related concerns such as relationship issues, parenting strains, sleeping and eating problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is integrative and practical. Heather adapts methods to each person, using approaches like ACT, CBT, attachment-based and client-centred ideas to help clarify goals and try useful changes.
What is Heather's background and experience?
She has five years' experience working with people on anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and related issues, and she continues professional development through monthly clinical supervision.
What credentials and region are listed?
Heather is listed with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.