Sima Patel, NCPS
3 years in practice
Sima Patel is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief.
License and registration
- NCPS
- NCS20-00602 · expires March 2026
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English, Gujarati
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Sima
Sima Patel is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She works with people affected by trauma and abuse, and supports those coping with low self-esteem, anger and big life changes. Sima offers a calm, respectful approach.
She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to each person’s needs. Her aim is to help people feel more empowered and able to take small steps toward change.
Background and approach
She uses a mix of practical tools and gentle exploration. That can include talking through thoughts and behaviours, practising new coping skills, and looking at how attachment and past experiences shape current relationships. Hypnotherapy is one method she uses alongside other approaches to support relaxation and focus.
Sima draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to build a trusting space for honest conversation. Sima holds NCPS and has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
She offers sessions in English and Gujarati and adapts her approach to what each person needs. Seeking help is a brave step, and she aims to offer steady support through the process.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sima lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Sima names
- Hypnotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that move life in a meaningful direction, which can help with anxiety, low mood and difficulty coping with change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. In sessions people learn practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can be useful for panic, social anxiety and depression.
Hypnotherapy is offered as a tool to support relaxation and focused attention. It is used alongside talking therapies to help people develop calmness, build confidence and reinforce new ways of thinking or behaving.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide what seems most helpful based on their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting if needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging. Video sessions allow face‑to‑face conversation and screen sharing for exercises. Phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, written reflections, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Sima work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and the effects of trauma and abuse. Additional areas include self‑esteem, anger, caregiver stress, panic and relationship issues related to attachment.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and respectful with an emphasis on listening first. She tailors conversations and practical steps to each person rather than following a fixed script.
What experience does she bring?
Sima has three years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom. She notes experience across mood disorders, trauma, grief and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging depending on preference.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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