Registration on file

Neil Farmer, NCPS

Online sessions across the UK 3+ years in practice

Neil Farmer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

Book with Neil online

About Neil

Neil Farmer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He holds NCPS credentials and has three years of professional experience supporting people facing common life stresses. He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way and aims to make the first steps feel achievable.

Neil helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety. He also supports those coping with addictions, low self-esteem, career challenges and depression. He focuses on practical conversations that help people think differently about their situation.

Background and approach

He likes to remind clients that they know their story best and that personal strengths matter. Sessions are a place to talk through pressures, build motivation and look for small changes that make life easier. Neil encourages realistic steps rather than big promises.

Common themes he addresses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. He also works on life purpose, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and impulsivity where these come up in conversation. Neil aims to create an easy-to-understand plan with each person he meets.

He uses plain language and practical ideas so people can use what they learn between sessions. The tone is calm and encouraging, with a focus on steady progress.

Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed ← Browse all counsellors

Registration

BodyRegistration numberExpires
NCPS NCS24-01973 April 2026

Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.

Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

What Neil works with

Everything Neil lists, in their own terms.

Online support

Neil draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and social stress. Another approach centres on building new habits and small behavioural steps to reduce cravings and manage impulsivity, which can support work on addictions and motivation.

Finding the right approach is something to work out together. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences and adapt methods so they fit your situation. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription, and it may change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes therapy more flexible. Video is helpful for a fuller conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options let people fit therapy around work, family and daily routines.

Frequently asked

What problems does Neil commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, career difficulties and depression, plus issues like communication problems and isolation.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is straightforward and practical, focusing on clear conversation, small steps and building on a person's existing strengths.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in his profile.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and starting therapy handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Is this your profile?

Update or remove this listing

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.

Contact us

More counsellors who work with Stress & Anxiety

All of them

4 years in practice BACP

Experienced BACP counsellor for stress and trauma

  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Relationship
  • Trauma and Abuse

3 years in practice BACP

Supportive integrative counsellor for everyday challenges

  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Trauma and Abuse
  • Grief

6 years in practice BACP

Practical, compassionate therapy focused on everyday change

  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Trauma and Abuse