Neil Hall, BACP, NCPS

Neil Hall is a counsellor who uses practical therapy to help people manage life’s difficult moments. He draws on accessible approaches to help with stress, anxiety, depression and midlife crisis. He works in clear, down-to-earth language and focuses on what a person wants to change.

He has seven years of experience working across different settings. That background means he is used to helping people make sense of confusing events and painful feelings. He encourages straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what someone hopes will be different.

Sessions aim to identify small, useful steps rather than overwhelming plans. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. He also uses client-centred work to listen closely and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people live by their values.

People come with many concerns, including relationships, grief, trauma, sexuality, self-esteem and work stress. Neil also supports those facing panic, sleep problems, addiction-related concerns and the emotional fallout from discrimination or prejudice. He helps clients clarify priorities and build coping strategies that fit their life.

Practicality is central to his approach. Sessions include active discussion, occasional exercises and goal-setting together. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How Neil’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people live in line with their values while allowing difficult thoughts and feelings to exist. It can help with issues like life transitions, midlife questioning and ongoing worry. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot patterns of thinking that cause distress and try practical experiments to change behaviours and mood. It is often used for anxiety, panic and depression. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions and relies on careful listening and reflection to build understanding and self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. This collaborative process can adjust over time as needs change and new priorities emerge.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people value online work because it helps fit sessions into busy days, removes travel time and can allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Neil’s methods translate well to remote conversations because they use clear, practical exercises and goal-setting that can be done between sessions.