Heather Oddy, NCPS
Compassionate counsellor for life changes
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- NCPS · No. NCS20-01032
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- Person-centred care
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma aware
About Heather
Heather Oddy is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She uses straightforward, person-centred methods to help clients talk through difficult feelings and make practical steps forward. Heather holds NCPS and brings five years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.
Her approach blends several well-known methods so sessions can be tailored to each person. Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship dynamics. She also uses client-centred listening to prioritise the person's own goals and pace.
Heather has worked with people dealing with trauma, abuse, loss, low self-esteem and long-term stress. She can support those who suspect they may have ADHD and people coping with chronic health issues, caregiving strain, or the emotional effects of adoption and abandonment. Aging and geriatric issues are also listed among her focus areas.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Heather helps clients try out small changes, learn calming and coping strategies, and notice patterns that hold them back. She also uses gentle trauma-informed methods when past experiences are impacting daily life.
Heather continues professional development and takes monthly clinical supervision under NCPS. Her work is grounded in everyday language and clear steps, so people can make steady progress towards their goals.
Her approach blends several well-known methods so sessions can be tailored to each person. Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship dynamics. She also uses client-centred listening to prioritise the person's own goals and pace.
Heather has worked with people dealing with trauma, abuse, loss, low self-esteem and long-term stress. She can support those who suspect they may have ADHD and people coping with chronic health issues, caregiving strain, or the emotional effects of adoption and abandonment. Aging and geriatric issues are also listed among her focus areas.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Heather helps clients try out small changes, learn calming and coping strategies, and notice patterns that hold them back. She also uses gentle trauma-informed methods when past experiences are impacting daily life.
Heather continues professional development and takes monthly clinical supervision under NCPS. Her work is grounded in everyday language and clear steps, so people can make steady progress towards their goals.
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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Heather's approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small, values-led actions. It is useful when someone wants to move forward despite ongoing difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and shifting thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current trust and closeness, which can be useful for intimacy and communication concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Heather will discuss options with each person and try different methods to find what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process where goals and preferences shape the plan rather than a single method being imposed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and caring commitments, and they can reduce travel time. Online work also makes it simpler to have shorter check-ins or schedule sessions at times that suit daily life. Talk with Heather through the platform's booking steps to learn which session formats she currently offers and to arrange timings that work for you.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem and stress, among other issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centred listening with CBT, ACT and attachment-informed ideas to create a tailored plan.
What experience does she have?
Heather has five years of experience working with issues such as PTSD, abuse, bereavement and suspected ADHD, and she receives monthly clinical supervision.
What credentials and region are listed?
The profile shows NCPS as her credential and that she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to start therapy?
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