- Person-centred care
- Practical dialogue
- Supports trauma recovery
About Simon
Simon Nelson meets people who are anxious, low in mood, or struggling with relationships. He offers calm, straightforward support so people can talk through what feels hard. Simon aims to make sessions simple and welcoming so a parent reading on their phone can decide if this feels right.
He works from a person-centred stance that focuses on listening and acceptance. That means sessions are led by whatever the client brings, and Simon uses empathy to help people make sense of their feelings. He also uses structured dialogue techniques and some creative exercises when they help move things forward.
Simon has three years of experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and depression. He also supports people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, addiction concerns, and relationship communication problems. Coping after natural or human-caused disasters is listed among his focus areas.
In practice he aims to help people identify personal strengths and values. Conversations can cover practical steps, fresh ways of seeing problems, or building small routines that ease day-to-day pressure. Sessions are collaborative, paced to the individual, and shaped around what matters most to the client.
Simon is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. He is a BACP counsellor, which is shown as BACP in his credentials. To begin, clients use the site matching process to find a session time that fits their needs.
How Simon's approaches fit with online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focusses on listening, acceptance and helping people lead the conversation. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship concerns because it creates space to explore feelings at the client's pace.Motivational Interviewing uses gentle questions to help people weigh options and find their own reasons to change. It can be helpful for issues like addiction, ambivalence about change, or taking steps towards healthier habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will talk with each person about their needs and preferences, and together they will choose which methods to use. He aims to make this a collaborative process so sessions feel relevant and realistic for everyday life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also means conversations can continue while someone manages family, work or health commitments, helping steady progress without needing long breaks between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Simon focus on?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem issues, along with related concerns such as addiction, caregiver stress and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Simon works in a person-centred way that prioritises listening and acceptance, and he uses structured dialogue techniques to help people find clarity and make practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options with the site before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.