Simon Nelson
A steady, person-centred counsellor
About Simon
Simon Nelson welcomes adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about their next step. He aims to offer a steady, accepting presence where people can talk through anxiety, low mood, relationship worries, grief, and self‑esteem concerns. Simon is introduced by name up front to make it easy for a worried visitor to connect with who they might meet.
He uses a person-centred, relational way of working that puts the person’s experience first.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters to the client, with questions and reflection that help make sense of feelings and behaviours. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques when people are ready to consider change or take small steps towards new habits. Simon has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, referred to as BACP.
He offers sessions in English and practises from the United Kingdom. He does not take international clients at this time. Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with cost varying by location and therapist availability. People beginning with Simon are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.
His style is warm, straightforward, and non-judgemental, aiming to help people find clarity and small steps forward.
What Simon works with
How Simon works
Listed by Simon among the ways they work.
Listed by Simon among the ways they work.
Sessions & fees
How Simon’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and building understanding from the client’s point of view. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings, make sense of life events, or rebuild self-trust. Motivational Interviewing uses focussed questions and reflection to help people weigh options and find their own reasons to change; it is useful for habits, addictive behaviours, or when someone feels stuck about taking next steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Simon will work together with the client to see which style fits their goals and preferences, and may combine person-centred conversation with motivational techniques as progress needs evolve. The decision is guided by what the client wants to achieve and how they prefer to work.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let conversations feel closer to face-to-face work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit around a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or an ongoing written dialogue between sessions. These options help people access help around daily life and practical constraints rather than having to rearrange their whole schedule.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
