Bethan Heap

• Attachment-based work
• Somatic awareness
• Emotion-focused methods

About Bethan

Bethan Heap works on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression and life transitions using psychotherapy that pays attention to feelings and the body as well as thoughts. She is registered with NCPS and has three years' experience.

Bethan describes her role as sitting beside people with curiosity rather than telling them what to do. Sessions slow things down and look beneath repeating patterns to the parts of a person that have been quieted or hidden. She uses talking, somatic awareness and simple expressive tools such as metaphor or drawing when words feel difficult.

People come to her when they feel stuck between who they have been and who they want to become. Common presenting problems include low mood, social anxiety, grief, trauma and feelings of emptiness or disconnection. She also works with parenting strain, intimacy issues, compassion fatigue and concerns linked to ADHD.

Her approach blends client-centred work with emotionally-focused and attachment-informed ideas. She also draws on somatic methods and parts work to help people notice how the body holds emotion and how different inner parts relate. Sessions aim to create space to name feelings, try new responses and build clearer communication with self and others.

Bethan trained to a masters level in psychotherapy and counselling with contemporary creative approaches and holds a BSc in Psychology. She is listed with NCPS and keeps her practice informed by ongoing professional development.

How her approaches translate to online work

Bethan uses attachment-informed ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect current feelings. This approach helps when people want to understand why certain relationship dynamics repeat or why they feel anxious with others.

She also works with emotionally-focused methods that pay attention to core feelings and how they show up in the body. This can help with anxiety, grief, intimacy issues and low mood by making feelings clearer and easier to respond to.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree a way forward based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, less time consuming to travel to, and useful when a quieter setting or not being on camera helps. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of meeting, so check which formats are offered when you arrange an appointment.

Topics Bethan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Postpartum depression
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Bethan

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. She supports people with anxiety, low mood and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers psychotherapy that is client-centred and emotionally focused, with somatic awareness and parts-based work.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapist.

Where is she based and registered?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

No, she does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.