Heather Oddy , NCPS

Heather Oddy is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist who combines a broad range of therapeutic traditions to tailor support to each person's needs. She trained in an integrative way that draws on Person-Centred approaches, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt methods and psychodynamic ideas, then extended her practice with targeted methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused work and Motivational Interviewing.

Heather is also trained in techniques aimed at addressing traumatic memories, including the Rewind Technique, and holds additional qualification as a healing practitioner. She works from a flexible, client-focused stance, adapting her methods to match what an individual finds most helpful and supporting people as they explore routes toward change and resolution.

Over five years she has supported people with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, stress, and concerns around attention and possible ADHD. Her practice also addresses relationship and family issues, self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting challenges, caregiving stress and life transitions. Heather receives regular monthly clinical supervision and maintains professional standards through her association with NCPS, a recognised professional counselling organisation.

Approaches for online therapy and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then focus on what matters most so they can take meaningful steps forward. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that block valued living.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early bonds and relationship patterns affect current emotions and interactions, helping people understand and change unhelpful relational habits. This approach can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns and attachment-related distress.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on the individual's experience, offering empathetic listening and support that encourages personal insight and self-directed change. It is beneficial for people seeking a respectful, non-directive space to work through emotional challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Heather collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs and preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses to achieve the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access support around work, family and other commitments. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and make regular sessions more achievable for people with busy or changing lives.