Counsellor profile
Simon Caufield, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Trauma and bereavement focus
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
About Simon
Counsellor Simon Caufield is a BACP registered member and accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has four years of professional experience and lists work with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, trauma and bereavement among his main areas. He practises in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. Simon accepts international clients as stated in his profile.
He trained to a BSc (Hons) in counselling, with a focus on trauma and bereavement and loss. His background includes work with people affected by cancer and life-limiting illness, and with carers facing long-term stress. He describes his way of working as client-centred and interactive, aiming to build trust in the counselling relationship.
Simon draws on several therapeutic approaches when needed. He uses person-centred ideas to follow what the client brings. He also works with psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns from the past. Cognitive tools from CBT are used for practical steps to manage anxiety and low mood.
In sessions he offers a conversational style that encourages people to talk through what matters most to them. He can address both immediate concerns, such as panic or grief, and longer-standing issues like repeated relationship patterns or feelings of emptiness. Work on intimacy-related difficulties, parenting stress, career strain and anger is also listed in his profile.
People who want to start are asked to use the site matching process to book a first appointment. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Before booking, users should confirm the current session formats and practical arrangements.
How Simon uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The counsellor aims to follow the client's concerns and build a trusting working relationship so the person can speak openly about their situation.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools. It looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people try new ways of coping with anxiety, low mood and social fears through structured steps and exercises.
Psychodynamic work pays attention to patterns that come from past relationships and repeated ways of reacting. It helps when someone wants to understand longstanding difficulties, including issues with intimacy or recurring emotional responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Simon will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. The choice of methods can change as therapy progresses and as issues shift.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Different session formats and scheduling options may suit different people, so confirm the current session arrangements before booking. These online arrangements can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to continue work between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He lists stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and bereavement among his main concerns, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic approach?
Simon describes a client-centred and interactive style. He uses person-centred work alongside psychodynamic thinking and cognitive behavioural techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience and a BSc (Hons) in counselling with a special interest in trauma and bereavement and loss.
Which professional bodies is he connected with?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
The profile states that he accepts international clients; check practical session arrangements before you book.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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