- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment work
About Heather
Heather Oddy is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Heather also supports practical life concerns such as sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career pressure and coping with big life changes.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of several ways to work with emotions and relationship patterns. Heather also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people name feelings and try new responses. Sessions involve listening, gentle challenge and practical strategies to manage difficult thoughts and behaviours.
Heather has particular experience with issues linked to attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, and the effects of adverse childhood experiences. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and commitment or control problems. Those who suspect they may have ADHD have sought her support as well.
Her practice includes attention to grief and bereavement, compassion fatigue and the emotional impact of serious health concerns such as cancer. Heather meets these topics through a mix of talking therapies and techniques that focus on feelings, behaviour and mindful awareness.
She receives monthly clinical supervision under the NCPS framework. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the service's online therapy options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and how these shape their behaviour. It can be useful when strong feelings keep repeating and are hard to understand. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that matter despite difficult thoughts. Attachment-Based approaches look at early connection patterns and how they affect present relationships and trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Heather will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods in collaboration with the client, based on their goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins and less time spent commuting, which can help keep support consistent alongside busy routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Heather supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and low self-esteem, plus practical issues like sleeping, eating and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods, with some CBT and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has five years of practice working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with NCPS and practices 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 fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.