Counsellor profile
Simon Nelson, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Work with grief
About Simon
Counsellor Simon Nelson is a BACP member with three years' experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Simon focuses on one-to-one work that keeps things straightforward. He listens first and follows what the person brings. Conversations aim to make feelings and choices clearer rather than to push a set method.
His main approach is client-centred practice. That means the person’s experience is central and the counsellor helps reflect back what is said so people can spot patterns and options for change. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help with readiness for change and to work through mixed feelings about taking steps forward.
Simon has worked with issues such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and concerns linked to BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. He also supports people coping with substance use, impulsivity, loneliness, guilt and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions use conversational tools and, when useful, more structured dialogue techniques. Simon aims to keep sessions practical and grounded. People who value clear talk and a steady approach often find this style helpful.
To begin, people are usually asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session through the site. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor reflects back what is said and helps the person make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want to be heard and to build clarity about their own needs and values.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method for dealing with mixed feelings about change. It helps when someone is unsure about taking a next step, for example with substance use, relationship changes or habits they want to alter. The counsellor listens for reasons for change and supports the person's own motivation.
Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions and adapt the style to the client's goals and preferences. That discussion helps make sure the work stays relevant and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example by avoiding travel, using a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or choosing audio-only when video is not suitable. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find online sessions useful for keeping continuity when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment problems and caregiver stress.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person's experience and Motivational Interviewing to help with ambivalence about change.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years' experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.