Counsellor profile
Simon Davies, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
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Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. Simon Davies works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and other life changes.
Simon writes plainly and listens carefully. He treats the person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths that can be used to cope with problems. He has provided counselling in online and in-person settings and has worked in non-profit services, private practice and prisons.
His approach is client-centred and practical. He draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused work to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are based on what the client wants to focus on rather than on a set script.
Clients commonly bring concerns such as depression, workplace stress, grief after loss, post-traumatic reactions, relationship strain and difficulties with self-worth. He also supports people affected by disasters, first responder issues, fatherhood and family of origin matters.
Simon aims to make sessions straightforward and focused. He helps people to understand how past experience affects current reactions, to practise new coping skills, and to decide on the next steps for everyday life. To begin, use the platform matching process and book an initial session.
How his client-centred and trauma work translates online
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor follows what you bring, helping you to talk things through and to identify your own next steps. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduce simple exercises to try different ways of responding.Trauma-focused work aims to reduce the hold of distressing memories and reactions. The therapist uses gentle, stepwise methods to help people feel less overwhelmed by past events and to build practical coping skills. Together you will decide which approach fits your situation and goals, and adjust that plan as you go along.
Many people find online counselling helpful for fitting sessions into busy lives. It can make it easier to attend from work or home and to sustain regular appointments. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. The therapist will discuss how sessions can work day-to-day, for example shorter check-ins, work-friendly times, or approaches that do not rely heavily on homework, to suit the client’s routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as workplace problems and compassion fatigue.
Which therapeutic style does he use?
His work is client-centred and integrative, drawing on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused approaches depending on the person and their needs.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of professional counselling experience, including work in non-profits, private practice and prisons.
What professional membership does he hold and where does he work?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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