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Simon Caufield, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Simon Caufield supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem difficulties. He also helps with trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, work and career stress, anger, and issues around intimacy. Simon works with people experiencing life changes, compassion fatigue, and complex topics like cancer, end-of-life care, and caregiver stress.

Simon trained with a BSc (Hons) degree in counselling and has four years of professional experience.

Background and approach

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. These memberships reflect his ongoing commitment to professional practice. His style is warm and interactive.

Sessions follow a client-centred approach that encourages people to set the pace and focus. That means conversations aim to build trust and allow the person to explore what matters most to them. Simon draws on a mix of practical methods.

He uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that affect current life. For trauma-related concerns he offers trauma-focused approaches to help process difficult events.

Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to achieve. Simon aims to create a clear plan together and adjusts the approach as needs change. He accepts international clients and works in English.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and chooses what to focus on. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to build trust before tackling difficult issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can use practical strategies and exercises to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and life circumstances and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging suits quick reflections or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel.

What problems does Simon help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, plus trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career issues and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are client-centred and warm. He encourages people to set the pace while working collaboratively on what matters most to them.

What experience does he bring?

He has four years of professional counselling experience and a BSc (Hons) degree in counselling with a focus on trauma and bereavement and loss.

Which credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.

What languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

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Simon Caufield, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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