Sima Patel, NCPS
Sima Patel is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief.
About Sima
Sima Patel is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with trauma, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She speaks English and Gujarati and brings three years of professional experience to sessions.
Her style is warm and respectful. She listens first, then works with each person to build a plan that fits their needs. Conversations are tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, and Sima aims to make the room feel calm and practical.
Background and approach
Sima uses a mix of talking therapies and skills work. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred conversation to help people notice patterns and practise different responses. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to support values-based change.
Common concerns she supports include anger, compassion fatigue, panic and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses relationship wounds like abandonment or attachment issues, plus body image, sexuality and caregiver stress. People may come for short-term problem solving or longer work on mood and self-worth.
Sessions can be via video, phone, live chat or messaging, which gives flexibility around work or family life. Sima encourages small, achievable steps and works collaboratively so people feel able to try new ways of coping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-00602 | March 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 Sima works with
Everything Sima lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Sima lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with panic, low mood and social anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Changes are tested in small steps and adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is useful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy into work, travel or family routines and let therapists and clients use approaches like ACT and CBT in ways that suit everyday life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor support?
Sima helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also works with self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm and person-focused, with active listening and practical steps. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a set script.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional experience working with mood and stress-related concerns. That experience informs how she shapes sessions and goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows NCPS as the credential and the counsellor practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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