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Simon Davies

BACP · United Kingdom

Compassionate, practical counselling for life challenges

Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Simon

Simon Davies is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a Master’s degree in Counselling and three years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people through stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. He aims to create a warm, approachable space where people can talk honestly about what’s worrying them.

He uses a client-led, integrative style that adapts to each person’s needs. That means conversations will be guided by what matters most to the individual while drawing on practical tools where they help.

Background and approach

Common themes he supports include self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions and workplace pressure. Simon has worked in online and face-to-face roles, with non-profits, independent practice and in prisons. Those experiences have informed how he handles sensitive issues such as post-traumatic stress, fatherhood concerns, first responder stress and family of origin problems.

He aims to meet people with patience and directness. In sessions he listens for practical ways to reduce distress and build on existing strengths. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be used to spot patterns and try small changes.

Trauma-focused ideas are applied when past events continue to affect day-to-day life. He supports people struggling with isolation, guilt, forgiveness and finding life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the platform steps to match and schedule with him.

What Simon works with

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How Simon works

Client-Centred Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Sessions & fees

How Simon’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what comes up so people can make sense of their feelings and choices. It suits anyone wanting a respectful space to understand themselves better.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. Online sessions can include short exercises or simple tasks between meetings to try different ways of coping with anxiety, low mood or workplace stress.

Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past events affect current reactions. Work in this area moves carefully and aims to reduce the hold of distressing memories on day-to-day life, often combining grounding techniques and pacing to match what the person can manage.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will listen to goals, try options and adjust methods as the work unfolds. People often combine elements from different approaches until they find what helps.

Online therapy is flexible and practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distance. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text messaging let people check in or have shorter, more frequent contact. These options make it easier to sustain therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, addictions and workplace issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practises a client-centred, integrative approach and uses elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. The emphasis is on following the person’s concerns while offering practical techniques.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and has three years of professional experience across online and in-person roles. His past work includes non-profits, independent practice and prisons.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in his credentials.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients through the online service.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. This variety lets people choose what fits their routine and comfort.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via 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 therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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