- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Client-centred approach
About Nels
Nels Rodwell is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has 25 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also offers coaching around motivation and confidence and supports adults from a range of nationalities.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-focused and client-centred ways of working. In sessions she helps people name difficult feelings and notice the patterns that keep them stuck. She aims to help people recognise their strengths and use practical steps to manage day-to-day challenges.
Nels trained in Person-Centred approaches, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She blends talking therapy with other creative elements such as writing work and, for face-to-face clients, massage alongside counselling when appropriate. Her background means she draws on several ways of working to meet what a person brings in the room.
Her style is direct and practical. She helps people understand emotions, learn skills to handle distress, and practise new ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions often include noticing thoughts and feelings, trying out different behaviours and reflecting on what changes stick.
People seeking help for trauma or anxiety can expect a steady, structured approach that connects feelings and patterns. Nels encourages responsibility and self-agency while offering guidance on practical tools for coping and improving everyday relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name strong emotions that influence how they respond. It can be useful when persistent patterns and unmet attachment needs affect how someone relates to themselves and others.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current feelings and expectations. This approach is often used to understand recurring reactions and to build more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and supporting a person to find their own solutions. It is helpful for building self-awareness, confidence and a clearer sense of direction.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice may change as the work progresses, with regular check-ins about what feels most useful.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these conveniences to help therapy fit everyday life rather than add to it.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Nels works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She also offers coaching around motivation and confidence and can help with issues like communication problems and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy together with attachment-based and client-centred approaches. Sessions focus on naming emotions, recognising patterns and practising practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults in the UK and internationally.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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.