Counsellor profile
Neil Hall, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Solution-focused work
About Neil
Counsellor Neil Hall is a BACP and NCPS member with seven years' experience. He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, self-esteem and relationship and family worries.
Neil focuses on practical talking therapy. He helps people name what is troubling them and find clearer ways to cope. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings and patterns that keep problems going. He uses straightforward methods drawn from cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused work alongside client-centred listening.
His background includes work across different settings over several years. That work exposed him to a wide range of concerns, from grief and trauma to career issues and compassion fatigue. He often supports people dealing with life changes, panic and sleep problems.
Neil draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. He uses CBT techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new responses. Solution-focused methods help set short-term aims and track small changes.
Sessions are offered in English and Neil accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, follow the site's matching steps and book a first appointment.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for ongoing anxiety, low mood and confusion about life direction.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going. It involves trying practical experiments and new ways of responding to reduce symptoms like panic, insomnia or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree what to try first based on the person's aims and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier. It can allow a shorter check-in between commitments, remove travel time, or offer an option when being on camera is not wanted. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets to work over distance and help people make steady progress.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and family concerns. Other areas include grief, trauma, sleep problems and career issues.
What kind of approach does he use in sessions?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work. The focus is on practical steps and clearer coping.
How much experience does he have?
Neil has seven years' experience working in a range of settings with different client concerns.
Which professional bodies is he part of and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and NCPS. He works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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