Dr. Neil Summers, BACP
Dr. Neil Summers has worked in counselling and teaching for many decades. He brings 40 years of experience to his practice and is registered with the British Association for Counse
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Neil
Dr. Neil Summers has worked in counselling and teaching for many decades. He brings 40 years of experience to his practice and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He describes his work as practical and person-focused, helping people manage difficult feelings and day-to-day challenges. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on identifying the issues that cause distress and finding ways to cope with them now and in the future. His background includes long experience with a wide range of concerns such as attachment and abandonment worries, substance and dependency issues, communication or commitment problems, and challenges around body image or identity.
He also works with people affected by divorce and separation and those dealing with dissociation or co-morbidity. Dr Summers uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of him. He draws on acceptance and commitment work, mindfulness skills and attachment-informed thinking to help people build more helpful patterns.
He also uses client-centred methods and techniques from dialectical behaviour approaches when appropriate. People can expect straightforward conversation and practical strategies. He aims to help clients notice what matters to them, set realistic steps, and practise skills between sessions.
Appointments are offered online by video, phone, chat or messaging to fit different needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 373166 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Neil lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections. It supports people who struggle with trust, abandonment fears or repeated relationship problems by helping them understand and shift those patterns.
Client-Centred Therapy offers a straightforward, non-judgemental space where the person's own pace and priorities lead the work. This approach helps people feel heard and able to make changes in ways that suit them.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist works collaboratively to identify what fits. He will discuss options, try methods together, and adjust based on what helps reach the client's goals and suits their preferences.
Online therapy lets sessions fit around life. Video calls are close to face-to-face and suit longer work; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for short updates, practicing skills between sessions, or when someone prefers not to use video. These options make it easier to keep therapy regular and practical across different schedules.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression, and with relationship issues, trauma and low self-esteem. Additional areas include addiction concerns, attachment difficulties and divorce or separation.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and person-focused. Sessions use calm conversation, skill practice and clear steps to help manage distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience in counselling and lecturing, and has worked with a wide range of presenting concerns over that time.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people in other countries may be able to arrange sessions.
What session formats does he use?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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