Simon Davies , BACP

Simon Davies is a UK-based counselling practitioner with a Master’s degree in Counseling and three years of professional experience supporting people through major life challenges. He has worked with individuals facing bereavement and trauma, people rebuilding self-esteem and confidence, and those exploring how earlier experiences continue to affect their lives. Simon approaches each person as the expert on their own story and focuses on helping them draw on their existing strengths to navigate change.

Warm and personable, he seeks to build an open, non-judgmental environment where clients feel able to share thoughts and feelings. His practice includes both online and in-person work, and his background spans non-profit organisations, private practice, and prison settings. Those varied roles have strengthened his commitment to meeting people where they are and appreciating the unique context of each client’s journey.

Simon uses a client-led, integrative model that is tailored to individual needs. He combines client-centered principles with trauma-informed thinking and cognitive-behavioral techniques to create a personalised way of working. He is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his engagement with professional standards. Simon welcomes the decision to start therapy as an important act of self-care and offers steady support to help people move toward greater wellbeing and purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Simon works with established therapeutic methods that are well suited to online and in-person care. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the client’s lead - it aims to help people feel heard and to build confidence in their own resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing distressing experiences, helping people reduce the impact of past events on current life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Simon treats choice of method as a collaborative decision, working with each person to identify what matches their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques as the work progresses so that the plan feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Simon is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located, while still working with a trained therapist.