Simon Petters

Simon Petters is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also pays attention to life purpose and midlife questions when these become pressing concerns.

Simon views clients as the experts on their own lives. He uses straightforward conversation to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as reflecting on feelings and past experiences that still affect day-to-day life.

His approach draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas, along with psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives. That mix helps him look at both present relationships and deeper life themes. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help with intense emotions and anxiety symptoms.

In a typical meeting he listens closely to what matters most now, and then suggests ways to try things differently between sessions. He pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions and where unhelpful habits began. The aim is to make changes that fit with each person’s real life, not abstract rules.

Simon works with practical problems such as substance and process addiction, codependency and the strain of separation. He also supports people dealing with feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame and isolation. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK, so international arrangements can be discussed before booking.

How his approaches transfer to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions can still explore these patterns through discussion of present relationships and life events. Client-centred work focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own pace and priorities, which adapts well to a remote setting where conversation is the main tool. Jungian and psychodynamic elements pay attention to recurring themes, symbols and life narratives, helping people map deeper patterns that affect choices and purpose.

Finding the right approach often takes time. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to emphasise based on their concerns, goals and what feels most useful in practice. That selection can change as people try new ways of working together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online arrangements can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel for appointments. These practical benefits can help therapy sit alongside everyday life while the therapist and client work out the best way forward together.