Nels Rodwell

Nels Rodwell is a counsellor with 25 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Nels aims to support clients who want more motivation, confidence and a clearer sense of direction in life.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. In sessions she takes a respectful, non-judgemental stance and helps people explore what matters to them. Starting therapy can be a worrying step, and she aims to make that first move feel manageable and purposeful.

Nels trained in Person-Centred, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and integrates several approaches to match the person in front of her. She combines talk therapy with practical tools to help people process emotions and change unhelpful patterns. She also offers writing therapy and, in face-to-face work, combines counselling with massage as a dual-therapy option.

Her practice focuses on building self-awareness, personal responsibility and emotional resilience. Clients are helped to develop skills for better communication and healthier relationships. The goal is deeper connection with self and others and clearer choices about the next chapter of life.

Nels has worked with adults from a range of nationalities and age groups. She describes empathy, kindness and vulnerability as central to the therapeutic journey and supports people to find practical steps toward more satisfying life and love experiences.

How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connection shapes feelings and expectations. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways with partners and close friends and supports rebuilding trust and security. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, emphasising listening, empathy and the client’s own goals; it is useful for building self-esteem and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and gives practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as needed. This collaborative way helps people feel involved and keeps the work focused on real problems and everyday life.

Formats for online work are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work and travel commitments, and can reduce travel time and time away from other responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day, or for sessions that do not require being on camera when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these flexible arrangements to help clients maintain continuity of care while working towards clear goals.