- CBT methods
- Client-Centred work
- Motivational interviewing
About Simon
Simon Barkley is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has eight years of practice in the UK. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and bereavement. He also supports those dealing with sleep problems, career questions and compassion fatigue.
Simon uses straightforward, conversational sessions. He listens to what matters to the person and builds on their strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and improve everyday coping rather than jargon or long lectures.
Simon draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to make changes in thinking and feeling. He also uses Existential ideas to help people consider meaning and direction when life feels confusing. Motivational Interviewing is part of his way of helping people find the drive to change, for example with addictions or low motivation.
His background includes a BA in Integrative Counselling and an MSc in Psychology. He has spent his career working with people who want to change patterns that cause pain, including anger, substance use and grief. Simon frames problems in everyday terms and offers clear options to try in between sessions.
People meet him for direct conversations about goals, small experiments to test new behaviours, and practical strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts. He encourages short-term steps that fit into daily life while keeping an eye on longer-term goals.
How Simon uses different approaches in online work
Simon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in his work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety or manage cravings. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and helping the person identify their own solutions rather than imposing answers.He also draws on Existential Therapy when people want to talk about meaning, choices and life direction. That approach helps people notice values and make decisions that feel more honest to them. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; he discusses options together and adapts the focus to what the person wants to achieve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings around work, avoid travel time and choose quieter times in their day. Some formats need less bandwidth or can be shorter check-ins, which helps when schedules are tight. Talk with him about practical arrangements so sessions suit everyday life and goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and related concerns such as sleep and career issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens, highlights strengths and suggests small steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in counselling and psychological work in the UK.
What credentials and region does he work from?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.