Sima Patel, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

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Anxiety and depression
Trauma and grief
ACT CBT DBT approaches

About Sima

Counsellor (NCPS), 3 years' experience. Sima Patel helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. She also works with concerns such as anger, family-related stress, compassion fatigue and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati in the United Kingdom.

Sima uses practical talk-based work to help people manage symptoms and make day-to-day changes. She draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. That mix is used to focus on thoughts, emotions, relationships and coping skills.

People can expect short, clear conversations about what is causing distress and what to try next. Goals and techniques are agreed together. Sessions include reflecting on thoughts and feelings, learning specific strategies for managing panic or anger, and working on relational patterns linked to attachment and abandonment concerns.

Sima notes caregiver stress, body image concerns, guilt and shame, loneliness and post-traumatic stress among the issues she sees. She addresses pregnancy and childbirth-related worries and sexual or identity questions alongside mood and panic difficulties. Work on boundaries and forgiveness is also part of her practice.

Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, and is commonly used for panic, social anxiety and mood disorders. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with abandonment, relationship pain and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods and adapt them based on what works for the individual.

Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits the person better. Registered or accredited professionals often use these formats to help people keep therapy practical within everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Gujarati

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she support?

She supports anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem, plus related concerns such as anger and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses conversational, skills-focused sessions that combine ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based and client-centred ideas to address thoughts, feelings and relationships.

How much experience does she have?

The counsellor has three years of professional experience in the UK.

What credential does she hold and where does she work?

She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.