Heather Oddy

Heather Oddy is a counsellor who combines practical talking therapies with compassion. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and depression. Heather uses everyday language and steady support so clients can make sense of difficult feelings and begin to move forward.

She draws on several approaches to shape sessions around each person's needs. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, alongside person-centred ideas that keep the client at the heart of the work. Heather adapts what she does as conversations progress, helping people try different ways of coping and noticing what helps.

Her background includes work with trauma, loss and grief, and she has supported people who suspect they may have ADHD. She also has training in techniques intended for recovering from distressing past events and continues monthly clinical supervision under NCPS. Heather brings five years of professional experience to her practice.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking. That can mean spotting patterns, learning small skills for calming down, or tracking how thoughts and behaviour interact. The pace is set by the person in front of her.

People commonly come to her for help with relationships, parenting stress, sleep problems and career pressure. She also works with issues such as body image, chronic illness, and the emotional strain of caregiving. If you want straightforward, person-centred support, Heather offers an approach that is flexible and down to earth.

How Heather’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small actions that matter to them. It is practical for worries, low mood and managing anger by clarifying values and simple steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches tools to challenge patterns that keep problems going. This is often useful for anxiety, sleep issues and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on noticing and naming emotions and how they shape relationships and personal responses; it can be useful when strong feelings get in the way of connection or coping.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Heather works collaboratively, listening to what matters to the person and trying different strategies to see what fits. Over a few sessions she will review how techniques are working and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or medical appointments. It can also reduce travel time, allow a quieter check-in during a short break, or let someone choose not to be on camera for a session. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors commonly offer these practical benefits while working with whatever approaches best suit each person.