- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma-focused methods
About Simon
Simon Davies is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and those wrestling with life purpose and major life changes. He also helps with self-esteem, relationship and workplace issues, addiction and parenting concerns.
He describes a client-centred, integrative way of working that draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-focused techniques. In sessions he listens for what matters most to the person and builds practical steps from there. That can mean talking through difficult memories, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, or testing new ways of handling stressful situations.
His background includes online and in-person practice, plus roles with non-profits and work in prisons. Those settings have widened his experience of complex trauma, first responder stress and issues tied to family of origin and fatherhood. He has supported people coping after natural or human-caused disasters and those dealing with process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviours.
Practical goals often feature in his work. People may start by aiming to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or regain a sense of direction after a life change. Sessions can include breathing and grounding ideas, thought records from CBT, or trauma-focused strategies to help process upsetting events.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Simon accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How client-centred and trauma-informed approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person to lead the work. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps clarify priorities and supports the person to use their own strengths to make changes. This approach suits people who need space to understand what matters to them and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises like thought records and behavioural experiments to test new ways of responding. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood and workplace stress because it targets thinking patterns and builds small, measurable changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process upsetting events with techniques aimed at reducing distress from traumatic memories. It offers ways to manage triggers and to work through painful experiences safely, and can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about their goals, current difficulties and preferences, and agree a plan together. That collaborative process means methods can be combined or adapted over time as needs change. For practicalities, the biography mentions that Simon has worked online as well as in person, but it does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can attend from different locations.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and life changes. Additional areas include addictions, workplace issues, family of origin concerns and life purpose.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
His approach is client-centred and integrative, using listening and practical steps. He often combines CBT techniques with trauma-focused work to address thinking patterns and emotional triggers.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working online and in person. His background includes roles with non-profits and work in prisons, which exposed him to trauma and first responder issues.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. The listing shows his BACP credential as supplied.
Can sessions be in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography notes both online and in-person practice. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of available formats.
How are costs structured?
Costs vary with location and are handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the initial matching and booking process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.