Simon Barkley

Simon Barkley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anger, addictions and anxiety. He also supports those facing grief, low self-esteem, difficult life changes and career concerns. Simon uses straightforward conversation to help people begin to feel more in control and move forward.

He draws on eight years of experience and works from a person-centred view that sees each person as the expert in their own story. That means sessions begin by finding strengths and practical steps that suit the individual. Simon also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and motivational techniques to tackle unhelpful thinking patterns and build motivation.

Sessions aim to identify recurring problems and small changes that make daily life easier. He helps people notice blind spots, manage emotions, and practise new ways of responding to stress and relationship difficulties. Where trauma, addiction or sleep problems are involved, the focus is on steady, achievable progress rather than quick fixes.

Simon holds BACP accreditation, which is noted in his professional details. He blends humanistic ideas with structured tools so therapy is both compassionate and goal‑oriented. This balance helps people who want practical change alongside thoughtful reflection.

People who choose to work with him can expect a calm, collaborative approach. He invites clients to set clear goals and checks progress as therapy continues. Simon aims to walk alongside people as they rebuild confidence and regain balance in daily life.

How Simon’s approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, reflects their experience and helps them uncover strengths to use in daily life. This approach supports people who need a calm space to make sense of strong emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, anger and sleep problems because it gives simple tools to test beliefs and create new routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Simon works collaboratively to agree which methods fit each person’s goals and preferences. He combines compassionate listening with structured techniques and checks in regularly to see what is helping.

Please confirm the current online session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while working on stress, motivation, relationships and emotional control.