Heather Petcher, BACP
Person-Centred Therapist specializing in DIT
- Client-centred approach
- DIT for depression
- Supports anxiety and trauma
About Heather Petcher
Heather Petcher is a person-centred and psychodynamic therapist with a degree in Humanistic Counselling Practice and a postgraduate qualification in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT). She has spent eight years working with people facing a range of difficulties, including depression, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment and relational problems, trauma, grief and loss.
Her practice is grounded in building a warm, empathic therapeutic relationship that emphasises acceptance and trust within a non-judgemental, nurturing environment. Heather offers a space for clients to explore their emotions and to understand how past or present events are shaping their experience today. She works from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own life and supports clients to draw on their own resources to find ways forward.
Heather helps clients develop greater awareness, new perspectives and healthier coping strategies so they can enhance wellbeing and improve relationships. She is passionate about empowering people to reach their own conclusions and to make decisions or changes that feel right for them.
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy is a time-limited psychodynamic approach delivered over 16 weekly sessions and designed specifically to address depression. DIT explores recurring patterns that arise from difficult past experiences and how those patterns influence feelings and relationships in the present. Through open exploration of emotions, self-perception and interpersonal views, Heather supports clients to understand contributors to their depression and to consider different responses going forward.
Heather welcomes enquiries to discuss concerns, potential goals and how working together might help address them.
Her practice is grounded in building a warm, empathic therapeutic relationship that emphasises acceptance and trust within a non-judgemental, nurturing environment. Heather offers a space for clients to explore their emotions and to understand how past or present events are shaping their experience today. She works from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own life and supports clients to draw on their own resources to find ways forward.
Heather helps clients develop greater awareness, new perspectives and healthier coping strategies so they can enhance wellbeing and improve relationships. She is passionate about empowering people to reach their own conclusions and to make decisions or changes that feel right for them.
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy is a time-limited psychodynamic approach delivered over 16 weekly sessions and designed specifically to address depression. DIT explores recurring patterns that arise from difficult past experiences and how those patterns influence feelings and relationships in the present. Through open exploration of emotions, self-perception and interpersonal views, Heather supports clients to understand contributors to their depression and to consider different responses going forward.
Heather welcomes enquiries to discuss concerns, potential goals and how working together might help address them.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Heather Petcher have?
Heather Petcher has 9 years of experience.
Is Heather Petcher a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Heather Petcher provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Heather Petcher located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Heather Petcher as my therapist?
You can work with Heather Petcher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heather Petcher work with international clients?
Heather Petcher does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Heather Petcher cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit For You?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can offer meaningful support. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to face-to-face work for many people.One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose how to connect in the way that best suits their life and comfort level, whether through video sessions, phone conversations, live chat or in-app messaging. This adaptability can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family and other commitments.
Therapists offering online work are licensed professionals who use these formats to deliver the same therapeutic skills and approaches they would in person. If the match with a therapist does not feel right, it is possible to seek a different therapist to find the best fit for individual needs.