Heather Oddy, NCPS

Heather Oddy is an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist who works in an integrative, person-focused way to help people navigate anxiety, trauma, grief and a wide range of life challenges. She is an accredited CPCAB counsellor/psychotherapist, a recognised professional qualification in counselling, and also holds a qualification from the Healer Practitioner Association International (HPAI). Heather has completed training in the Rewind Technique through the International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy (IARTT), a method used to support recovery from distressing past events.

Her clinical development includes training across Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, psycholinguistics, solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing, which she blends with person-centred, transactional analysis, gestalt and psychodynamic ideas to tailor therapy to each person. She supports people with generalized anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, stress, loss and bereavement, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and body image issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges, and concerns relating to ADHD, among other issues.

Heather works within the framework of the NCPS and receives monthly clinical supervision as part of her professional practice. With five years of experience, she adapts therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs and preferences, aiming to build a collaborative relationship that helps clients explore and move toward their own resolutions and goals.

Integrative approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems and supports practical steps toward a meaningful life.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy issues and patterns of avoidance or fear in close relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, using empathetic listening and collaboration to create a trusting space where someone can explore their priorities and solutions. It suits people seeking a respectful, non-directive environment to process life changes, grief or low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Heather will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and may combine approaches over time to achieve the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility to access sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life. These options support ongoing access to registered professionals and therapists regardless of local travel constraints, helping people maintain continuity of care in a way that suits their routine.