- Grief and bereavement
- Trauma and anxiety
- Stress and caregiver strain
About Heather
Heather Oddy is a counsellor who uses an integrative, person-focused approach to help people navigate difficult times. She holds NCPS and brings five years of practical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. Her style is straightforward and grounded, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.
Heather mixes person-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural work and acceptance and commitment ideas. She often uses these to help people manage anxious thoughts, low mood, or the impact of past distressing experiences. Sessions are practical and paced to each person’s needs.
Her background includes work with grief and end-of-life issues, caregiver stress, and long-term health concerns. Heather also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating concerns, and life transitions. She has experience with people who suspect they may have ADHD and with those facing burnout or compassion fatigue.
Heather maintains ongoing clinical supervision and continues professional development in holistic and trauma-informed approaches. She draws on attachment-based thinking and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and connection are central to the work. The aim is to build a trusting space where people can explore what matters and try small, manageable changes.
People who meet Heather can expect empathetic listening, clear practical steps, and a collaborative plan that reflects their goals. She encourages gradual progress and checks in on what is working as therapy continues.
Heather mixes person-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural work and acceptance and commitment ideas. She often uses these to help people manage anxious thoughts, low mood, or the impact of past distressing experiences. Sessions are practical and paced to each person’s needs.
Her background includes work with grief and end-of-life issues, caregiver stress, and long-term health concerns. Heather also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating concerns, and life transitions. She has experience with people who suspect they may have ADHD and with those facing burnout or compassion fatigue.
Heather maintains ongoing clinical supervision and continues professional development in holistic and trauma-informed approaches. She draws on attachment-based thinking and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and connection are central to the work. The aim is to build a trusting space where people can explore what matters and try small, manageable changes.
People who meet Heather can expect empathetic listening, clear practical steps, and a collaborative plan that reflects their goals. She encourages gradual progress and checks in on what is working as therapy continues.
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 work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, while focusing on actions that matter to the person. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce unhelpful patterns. It often helps with sleep, worry and low mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape how people relate now and can help when relationship patterns or trust are central issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather treats this as a collaborative process and will help a person decide which mix of methods fits their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. Plans are reviewed and adapted as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and the ability to meet without travel. The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so check the session options before booking. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins or regular scheduled sessions that help people keep momentum between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly support?
She supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is Heather's therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, blending listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT and attachment-informed work. Sessions focus on what the person needs and on small, achievable changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Heather has five years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and related concerns. She also continues ongoing professional development and monthly clinical supervision.
What credentials and region are listed for Heather?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.