- Person-centred care
- Motivational approach
- BACP registered
About Simon
Simon Nelson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space for adults who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, or dealing with relationship strain. He aims to make reaching out feel manageable and clear, so people can speak at their own pace and be heard without pressure.
His way of working is grounded in person-centred care that focuses on empathy and respect. He also uses motivating conversation techniques to help people clarify what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. Sessions are collaborative, with the client’s needs guiding each conversation.
Simon has three years of experience supporting people through grief, self-esteem struggles, codependency concerns, and a range of other issues. He draws on humanistic ideas and practical dialogue methods to help clients connect with their strengths. Creative approaches are used when they might help someone access difficult feelings or try a new perspective.
In the room, clients can expect warmth, straightforwardness, and attention to what they bring each week. The focus is on easing distress, building understanding, and helping people move towards goals that feel meaningful. He works in English and practices within the United Kingdom.
If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. This helps match personal needs to available schedules before arranging sessions.
How Simon’s approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following what matters most to the client. This approach helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the next step by centring conversations on their experience and values.Motivational Interviewing uses curious, supportive questioning to help someone clarify what they want to change and why. It is practical for people working through ambivalence around habits, relationships, or big life decisions.
Finding the right way of working is a shared task. The therapist will check in about what feels useful and adapt the balance between open listening and structured dialogue. Together they will decide which techniques to try, and review progress as things change.
If you are considering online sessions, double-check the current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online working can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter, simpler set-up. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh these practical benefits when arranging sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and grief. He also offers help for matters such as codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress and addiction-related difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centred and built around empathy and respect. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people identify goals and reasons for change.
What is his professional background?
Simon has three years of counselling experience working with adults on a range of issues including relationship difficulties and life transitions.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.