- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Eight years' experience
About Simon
Simon Barkley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of practice. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, grief and depression. He also helps those struggling with relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career strain and major life changes.
Simon works from a person-centred stance that treats each client as the expert on their own life. He listens for strengths, gently points out blind spots and helps people make practical changes. Sessions often focus on understanding patterns and building new coping skills that fit everyday life.
His approach draws on a mix of methods including cognitive behavioural ideas and existential thinking. He uses techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, to boost motivation, and to tackle behaviours that get in the way of recovery. The Gottman influence informs work on communication and relationship habits.
Over eight years he has supported people with trauma and abuse, bereavement, addiction and compassion fatigue. He also addresses attachment worries, codependency, control and commitment issues, and eating or substance-related concerns. That background informs how he plans practical next steps with each person.
Simon describes therapy as a collaborative walk towards clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning. To begin, he invites people to think about what matters most to them and what a better life would look like. He aims to offer steady, non-judgemental support while people try out new ways of coping.
How Simon's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer thinking about their choices, and a space to make sense of things. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, works on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change mood and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problematic habits. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then agree what to try first. That collaborative decision means approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses to better match what helps most. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow concise check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose sessions that suit quieter timings or shorter breaks during the day. Registered or accredited professionals generally aim to make remote work practical and oriented around everyday life rather than create extra tasks.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, grief, depression and other life changes. He also works with related concerns such as codependency, attachment issues and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He adopts a person-centred style and collaborates closely with clients. He listens for strengths, highlights patterns, and works on practical skills and new ways of thinking.
What relevant experience does he bring?
He has eight years of professional experience supporting people with addiction, trauma, bereavement and motivation or self-esteem difficulties.
What credential and location information is available?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English for people both inside and outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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