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Simon Davies, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Simon Davies is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings a client-led approach to online therapy. He holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and has three years of professional experience. Simon aims to make first steps into therapy feel manageable and straightforward.

Simon prefers short, clear sessions that focus on what matters most to the person in front of him. He listens for strengths and practical options, and then works with people to try small changes that build confidence.

Background and approach

The room is calm and non-judgemental, and Simon keeps language plain and direct. His background includes work in non-profit settings, independent practice, and prisons. Those roles exposed him to a wide range of life challenges, including bereavement and trauma.

That variety shapes how he adapts sessions to different needs. Simon draws on client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused approaches. He chooses methods to match each person’s goals rather than sticking to a single technique.

Sessions aim to help with things like stress, anxiety, low mood, and coping after difficult events. People also come to him about relationship strain, workplace pressure, difficulties with self-esteem, addictions, and questions around fatherhood or family of origin. He is experienced supporting first responder issues, compassion fatigue, and recovery from process addictions.

If someone wants to begin, Simon advises using a short matching process to connect and then scheduling sessions that suit both parties. He accepts international clients and runs video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How Simon’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is heard, and helps people find their own solutions; this approach is useful for building confidence and clarity about values and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions often involve practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of distressing events and on stabilising responses. It uses paced work to help people manage memories, stress reactions and the impact of past events on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, then agree a plan that may draw on one or more methods. This collaborative way keeps the focus on what helps the individual make steady progress.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to find a rhythm that fits everyday life.
What issues does Simon specialise in?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as addictions, workplace issues and compassion fatigue.
What is Simon's therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centred and integrative, using plain language and practical steps. He aims to tailor sessions to each person's goals and pace.
What is his professional background?
Simon holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and has three years of professional experience across non-profits, independent practice and prison settings.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and the counsellor accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Simon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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