About Neil
Neil Porter trained as a counsellor and has practised for six years. He believes in the possibility of healing and has watched people change through honest, hard work. He brings a calm, present manner to sessions and aims to make people feel seen as whole human beings rather than a list of problems.
He runs sessions that are accepting and non-judgemental. He uses a mix of practical tools and open listening.
How Neil works
Sometimes he focuses on immediate steps to relieve distress. Other times he pauses and stays with what is happening in the moment. Personal experience of trauma informs his work and his sense of what courage looks like.
That background helps him stay steady when conversations are difficult or painful. He combines that steadiness with attention to bodily sensations and everyday coping skills. His practice draws on client-centred ways of working, mindfulness, solution-focused ideas and trauma-focused approaches.
Those methods are used flexibly to match what each person brings and what they want to change. People often describe his style as collaborative and warm. Sessions aim to be practical and compassionate.
Neil supports people to notice patterns, try different responses and build small, manageable changes over time. If someone is nervous about starting, he offers a gentle, non-judgemental introduction. The first steps are about finding a good fit and agreeing simple goals to work towards together.
Neil lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Neil works with
The areas below are the ones Neil selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How his approaches work online and in session
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and on building trust. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and values, and when they want a counsellor who follows their pace.Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention skills to notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It is useful for stress, anxiety and when someone wants practical exercises to bring down intense emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will explore options with each person and agree what to try based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That means sessions can shift over time as things change, and decisions are made together.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing, need ongoing written support, or want to fit sessions into a busy day. These formats make it simpler to access therapy from different locations and schedules while working with registered or accredited professionals.
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A practical next step
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