- 40 years experience
- BACP registered
- Work and wellbeing
About Neil
Dr. Neil Summers has worked in counselling and teaching for decades. He brings 40 years of experience and a BACP registration to his practice. He aims to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify what matters to them. Sessions often focus on manageable steps and practical skills. He helps people spot patterns that get in the way and try different ways of responding.
Dr. Summers draws on therapies that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work and mindfulness. He also uses client-centred and dialectical behaviour therapy ideas when they suit a person’s needs. This mix is used to support people coping with trauma, self-esteem concerns and problems tied to addiction or separation.
People come to him for help with specific issues such as communication problems, commitment fears, body image and fatherhood worries. He also works with more complex patterns like dissociation, avoidant personality traits and co-morbidity of conditions.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. The booking process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that suit online work and everyday life
Dr. Summers commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas alongside mindfulness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can ease persistent anxiety and stress. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness, helping people improve communication and feel steadier in relationships. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try different ways of working and agree what feels helpful. That shared planning means sessions can change over time as needs evolve.
The profile does not specify particular session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work when someone is living abroad, and to tailor session length and timing to match a working day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and also addresses trauma, self-esteem and issues such as addiction and separation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a plain-speaking, collaborative approach that focuses on practical steps and noticing unhelpful patterns. Conversations aim to identify goals and try new ways of responding.
What is his background and experience?
He has 40 years of experience in counselling and lecturing and has worked as a counselling professional since 2017.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.