- Practical thought work
- Emotion-focused support
- Acceptance strategies
About Heather
Heather Oddy is a counsellor who works with thoughts and everyday habits to help people feel steadier day to day. She holds the NCPS credential and draws on a mix of talking therapies to support practical change. Heather writes simply and listens carefully to what matters most to each person.
Her approach blends cognitive and emotion-focused methods with acceptance-based practices. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and develop new routines. Attachment-based ideas help when relationships and intimacy cause distress.
Heather has five years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression and trauma. She has worked with grief, low self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, and people who suspect they may have ADHD. She also supports those facing carer stress, chronic illness, and complex family-related issues.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Heather helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that suit everyday life. The tone tends to be warm and straightforward, focused on what someone can do between sessions.
She continues professional development and receives monthly clinical supervision under the NCPS framework. Heather practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Her approach blends cognitive and emotion-focused methods with acceptance-based practices. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and develop new routines. Attachment-based ideas help when relationships and intimacy cause distress.
Heather has five years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression and trauma. She has worked with grief, low self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, and people who suspect they may have ADHD. She also supports those facing carer stress, chronic illness, and complex family-related issues.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Heather helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that suit everyday life. The tone tends to be warm and straightforward, focused on what someone can do between sessions.
She continues professional development and receives monthly clinical supervision under the NCPS framework. Heather practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Heather’s approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts while choosing actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches ways to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and can help when intimacy, trust or communication cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will discuss which methods make sense for your goals and preferences. Together you would try ways of working, review what helps, and adapt the plan as you go to suit practical needs and progress.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions around work or family commitments and shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you prefer to avoid being on camera or need a quieter option, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Confirm current session formats and scheduling details when you arrange your first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain and career stress among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Heather combines cognitive, acceptance and emotion-focused approaches to spot thinking patterns and build new habits. Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on small steps you can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and continues ongoing professional development. Monthly clinical supervision is part of her practice under the NCPS framework.
Where is Heather based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as stated in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I start working with Heather?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.