Simon Petters, BACP

Simon Petters is a United Kingdom-based therapist who brings six years of professional experience to his practice. He holds the BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports work around abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, relationship separation, substance and process addictions, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, questions of life purpose, midlife transitions, and veteran and armed forces issues.

Simon frames the person seeking therapy as the expert in their own life and looks to build on each individual's existing strengths and resources. He focuses on helping people find motivation, rebuild confidence, and take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Seeking change is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Simon aims to offer steady support and encouragement while empowering clients to explore options, develop insight, and make lasting shifts. His approach is collaborative and respectful, oriented around the client’s goals and pace.

Therapeutic approaches available online with Simon

Simon draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches to tailor online work to each person. Attachment-based therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behaviour, helping people address difficulties with abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship-related anxiety. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work, supporting issues such as low self-esteem, motivation, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Simon works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting his techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains practical and client-led.

Online therapy with Simon is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations and to choose the format that best supports ongoing progress with registered professionals and therapists who match the client’s needs.