Heather Oddy, NCPS

Heather Oddy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who blends several therapeutic approaches to meet each person where they are. She holds NCPS and uses familiar, straightforward language in sessions to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and intimacy-related concerns. Heather explains options clearly and works alongside clients to identify practical steps they can try between meetings.

Her practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside person-centred work. That mix helps when people are dealing with trauma, grief, low self-esteem or difficulties with relationships and intimacy. Heather also uses techniques aimed at processing distressing past events when relevant.

She has around five years of experience supporting people through issues such as trauma and abuse, bereavement, sleep and eating problems, ADHD concerns, and caregiving strain. Heather adapts the approach to each person rather than applying one fixed method. She also continues professional development and discusses cases in monthly clinical supervision under the NCPS framework.

Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce day-to-day stress and to build routines that support mood and sleep. Heather works with people who want to explore difficult past experiences, find clearer ways to communicate, or regain confidence after loss or illness. The aim is to help people try new ways of coping and notice what changes work for them.

To begin, Heather asks people to set clear goals and to agree on small steps between sessions. She encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change, so therapy stays relevant and focused.

How Heather's approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, mood and life changes when someone wants clearer direction and practical exercises. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and then practising different responses to those patterns. It often helps with anxiety, sleep and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current feelings and reactions, which can be valuable for intimacy and relationship-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will discuss options and try methods together with each person to see what fits best. That means agreeing on goals, trying techniques in session and adjusting plans based on what helps in everyday life.

Please confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support people who prefer to work from a familiar setting, or who need a quieter time slot to manage childcare or work commitments.