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Neil Farmer, NCPS

Online sessions across the UK 3+ years in practice

Neil Farmer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.

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About Neil

Neil Farmer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and career concerns. He also supports people living with depression.

He works in a direct, down-to-earth way and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. He believes clients are the experts in their own stories. Sessions focus on drawing out strengths and practical steps that fit real life.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and paced to suit each person. Neil listens for what matters most to each client and helps untangle areas like communication problems and control issues. He also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, loneliness and struggles with motivation.

Those seeking clarity about life purpose or sexuality can find space to talk things through. Sessions often include clear goal-setting and simple strategies to try between meetings. Neil pays attention to impulsivity and social anxiety when they affect day-to-day life.

He encourages small experiments that build confidence over time. People who want a supportive, practical counsellor may feel comfortable with his approach. He aims to make appointments straightforward and to help people move forward at a realistic pace.

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NCPS NCS24-01973 April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

What Neil works with

Everything Neil lists, in their own terms.

Online support

Neil uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes and clearer thinking. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, social anxiety and depression.

Another common approach concentrates on building small behavioural changes and routines. It helps when motivation is low, addictions are a concern, or someone needs steady steps to regain confidence and purpose. Tasks between sessions are simple and measurable.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process and the therapist will help decide which approach fits best. He will work with clients to set goals and pick techniques that match their needs, pace and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let you talk face-to-face without travelling. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between meetings and work well for those who prefer writing or need to fit therapy around other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Neil help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem and career difficulties. He also has experience helping people with depression and related issues like isolation, guilt and shame.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. Sessions focus on drawing out strengths, setting simple goals and trying practical steps between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How do I start working with him and what does it cost?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

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