Simon Barkley, BACP

Counsellor Simon Barkley is a BACP member with eight years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, depression and career issues. He also lists coaching and compassion fatigue among his areas of work.

Simon uses a straightforward, person-focused style. He treats clients as the experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. He mixes approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred ways of working to address practical problems and patterns that cause distress.

In sessions he listens for what matters most and then helps people notice unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He uses practical tools to support motivation and changes in day-to-day life. He also offers space to talk through past events, including trauma and bereavement, at a pace that suits the person.

Simon’s background includes study in counselling and psychology and eight years of professional practice. He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including CBT, motivational interviewing, narrative and existential ideas, and the Gottman Method for relationship work. These are used depending on what the individual needs.

People can expect a direct, respectful approach that focuses on clear goals and small steps. Simon accepts international clients and works in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and fees through the directory booking process.

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