Counsellor profile
Neil Beveridge, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - grief and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- BACP and NCPS
- Three years' experience
About Neil
Counsellor Neil Beveridge is a BACP and NCPS member with three years' experience practising in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with grief, depression, addiction and relationship issues among other concerns. Sessions focus on helping people find workable ways to cope with life changes and distress.
Neil uses a person-centred style that follows the client's lead. He listens to what matters most and lets the pace be set by the person in the room. This means sessions concentrate on what the client wants to talk about rather than fitting a fixed agenda.
Practical questions and real feelings are treated as equally important. For example, discussions may cover coping strategies for sleeplessness, ways to manage anxiety, or navigating difficult conversations in relationships. He also helps explore issues such as fatherhood, isolation, guilt and problems around control and communication.
Neil writes from a place of personal experience of therapy and understands how hard making contact can feel. He aims to help people access their own resources and take manageable steps towards change.
People come for short-term support and for longer work depending on what they want. Before the first session he asks people to outline their concerns and what they hope to achieve so the initial appointment can focus on practical next steps.
How his person-centred approach works online
Neil practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. This approach helps when people want to explore feelings about loss, relationships, addiction or changes in life without a preset agenda.Sessions look at what the client brings and at practical ways to cope. The style is about understanding a person’s experience and helping them find their own solutions rather than giving directions. It can suit people who want to take things at their own pace and be involved in deciding the focus of work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and together decide what fits best with their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the way sessions proceed can change as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of counselling at a distance can include easier fitting of sessions around work or family life, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can guide choices about session length and frequency to suit everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
Neil works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and relationship concerns, among other related problems such as sleep difficulties and parenting strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He follows a person-centred approach, taking cues from the client and letting the pace be set by the person in session.
What background and experience does he have?
He has three years' experience and describes having personal experience of therapy, which informs his work with clients.
Which professional bodies is he listed with and where does he practise?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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