Simon Petters, BACP

Simon Petters is a counsellor with six years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. He also supports improvements in motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Simon aims to help people take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life while recognising their own strengths.

Simon believes clients know their story best and uses that as a starting point. He listens without judgment and helps people name what is most pressing. From there he and the client decide on clear, manageable steps to try between sessions.

His approach draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationships and patterns. He also uses psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives to look at meaningful themes and past influences. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress and grounding when anxiety feels overwhelming.

Sessions are paced to match the person in the room, with a focus on simple, doable change rather than jargon. Simon supports people who want to build resilience, manage urges, and make sense of difficult experiences. He emphasises small shifts that add up over time.

People who choose to work with him can expect a collaborative atmosphere. He aims to empower clients to test new ways of coping and to build on what already works. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier emotional footing for everyday life.

How these approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and reactions, and helps people find new ways to relate to themselves and others. It can be useful for anxieties tied to trust, abandonment and close relationships.

Client-centred counselling focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions. It aims to build confidence and self-understanding by following what matters most to the client.

Psychodynamic and Jungian ideas help people notice recurring themes, motives and feelings that come from their past. These approaches can make sense of repeated patterns and offer routes to long-term change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try things collaboratively, adjusting methods based on the person's needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that match their daily routine.