Simon Petters, BACP

Simon Petters is a counsellor with six years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. He also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and the uncertainty of a midlife crisis. Simon approaches each person with respect and the expectation that they know their own story best.

Simon believes clients bring strengths that can be noticed and used in therapy. He aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope day to day as well as looking at deeper patterns that keep people stuck.

His work draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current reactions. He uses client-centred ways of working that place the person’s perspective at the centre of each session. Jungian and psychodynamic influences help him pay attention to recurring themes, life purpose and inner meaning.

Mindfulness practices are introduced when helpful to manage intense feelings and to build steadier attention. Simon tailors the blend of approaches to what each person needs rather than using a single fixed method. He aims to be clear about what will happen in sessions and to work at a pace the client can handle.

People who come to him often want to make sense of painful patterns, find more purpose, or regain control after loss or change. He supports exploration of issues such as attachment, dependency, isolation and addiction with an eye to practical change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Simon uses attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships shape current fears and patterns; this approach helps with anxiety, problems trusting others and feelings of abandonment. Client-centred work places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, offering a respectful, listening space that helps build confidence and clarity. Jungian and psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeating life themes and questions about purpose, which can be useful during a midlife reassessment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Simon works collaboratively to decide which combination of methods fits each person's needs and goals. He checks in regularly and adjusts pace and focus as things evolve so clients feel involved in planning their work together.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from work breaks or quieter moments. It can also allow different ways of working, such as shorter conversations or guided mindfulness exercises, depending on what suits the person.