Simon Nelson , BACP

Simon is a 39-year-old Scottish counsellor who works with adults facing a range of emotional and relational challenges. He is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and aims to offer a welcoming space where people can feel accepted and supported while they explore what is happening in their lives.

His practice focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, low mood, significant life changes, and difficulties within relationships. Simon uses a relational, person-centred approach grounded in humanistic principles, bringing empathy, respect, and acceptance to each session. He believes in working alongside clients to help them make sense of their experiences and to connect with their strengths and values.

Alongside a person-centred foundation, Simon draws on structured dialogue techniques and creative methods when these are helpful, ensuring sessions remain collaborative and led by the client’s needs. He combines warmth and authenticity with professional care, aiming to support clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or who simply wish to understand themselves better. Simon is committed to offering compassionate, honest support for those ready to take the next step in their personal journey.

Client-Centred and Motivational Approaches Online

Simon uses client-centred therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and helping people connect with their own strengths and values - it can be especially helpful for those dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, or life transitions.

He also draws on motivational interviewing, a collaborative style that helps people explore ambivalence and find their own motivation for change. This method is useful when clients are facing decisions about relationships, habits, or behaviours and want to clarify what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Simon works together with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance means the plan can be adjusted as work progresses to remain client-led.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone provide face-to-face connection, while live chat and text messaging allow support that fits around daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapy from different locations, helping clients engage in consistent, effective work with licensed professionals and therapists.