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Simon Barkley, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Simon Barkley helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem. He supports those facing grief, trauma, anger and major life changes. Simon also assists with work-related strain, sleeping difficulties and career worries.

Simon uses a straightforward, person-focused approach. He treats the person as the expert in their story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and aim to make day-to-day life easier.

He has eight years of experience working with people who struggle with addiction, anger, bereavement and boosting motivation.

Background and approach

His background includes helping people process trauma and rebuild their sense of self after difficult events. Simon draws on several therapeutic methods in a flexible way. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change.

He also incorporates existential ideas about meaning and the Gottman Method for relationship issues when relevant. Simon holds BACP registration, which is noted as a professional credential. He works with people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

Sessions are offered in English by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions through the service. Simon aims for a collaborative process that matches therapeutic tools to each person’s goals and situation.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It aims to help people feel heard and to build on their existing strengths, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and grief.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses small, practical exercises to reduce unhelpful thinking and change behaviours tied to stress, depression or sleep problems.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is often used alongside other methods when someone is working on addictions, motivation or making life adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer flexibility with video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text messaging. Video helps keep visual cues that support conversation. Phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat or messaging lets people check in between sessions or use written reflection when that feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while trying different approaches.
What kinds of concerns does Simon treat?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, trauma, grief and sleep problems, plus relationship and career worries.
What is his therapeutic style?
Simon works in a person-focused way that listens first and then uses practical strategies to change thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with issues such as addiction, bereavement, trauma and motivation.
What credentials and location are listed?
His listed credential is BACP and he practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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