Neil Porter, BACP

Neil Porter is a BACP counsellor with six years of practice. He came to therapy through his own journey and the changes he has seen in others. He aims to offer a calm, accepting space where people can talk honestly about hard things. His way of working blends practical tools with a steady, present manner.

He focuses on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship problems. He also helps people facing grief, career strain, anger, or major life changes. Additional areas he attends to include attachment concerns, codependency, infidelity, fatherhood issues and feelings of emptiness.

Neil describes his style as collaborative and soulful. He works intuitively and brings somatic awareness and a spiritual but non-religious sensibility to sessions. He matches practical exercises to what each person needs, while also making room to simply listen and be present.

His background includes personal experience of trauma, which he says informs his empathy and steady approach. He balances using developed tools with holding space for what emerges in the moment. This combination aims to support people through both immediate problems and longer-term healing.

If someone is nervous about starting therapy, Neil aims to reduce that worry by being straightforward and non-judgemental. He invites people to take small steps and to explore at a pace that feels manageable. The emphasis is on connection, presence and practical ways to move forward.

How his approaches shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. It focuses on listening without judgement and helping someone make sense of their feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to bring attention to the present moment and to notice thoughts and sensations. It is often used to reduce stress, manage intrusive thinking and build emotional steadiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This remains a collaborative process where approaches may shift as you progress.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins between commitments. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside work and family responsibilities.