Heather Beveridge, BACP, NCPS

Heather Beveridge is an empathetic, inclusive counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to support people toward greater wellbeing and lasting change. She describes herself as non-judgemental and strives to help clients feel empowered and more able to manage life’s challenges. Heather holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate professional training and membership with recognised counselling bodies.

Her underlying philosophy is person-centred, holding that each individual is the expert on their own life. She practises as an integrative counsellor and adapts techniques to fit each person’s needs, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. This flexible approach allows sessions to be tailored around the unique situation and goals of each client.

Heather has worked in a range of roles in the field of psychology, including positions as a lecturer, social worker, mental health worker, SEN teaching assistant and counsellor. She has supported children, young people and adults across diverse settings and has experience working with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, eating issues, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include gender dysphoria, hoarding, infidelity and jealousy, obsessive-compulsive concerns, phobias, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse.

Heather aims to create a space where clients feel heard and understood so they can move toward more fulfilling lives. She is not currently accepting clients for new work, and she is listed as able to work with international clients.