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Simon Barkley, BACP

Simon Barkley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma.

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About Simon

Simon Barkley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma. He also supports clients working through grief, relationship strain, low self-esteem and major life changes. Simon draws on eight years of practice and a BACP accreditation to guide sessions with clarity and compassion.

Simon prefers straightforward conversation. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding the feelings behind behaviours. His day-to-day approach blends client-centred listening with structured techniques when needed. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding.

Existential ideas help clients name what matters to them and shape choices that fit those values. He has particular experience supporting people with addiction, anger, bereavement, trauma and motivation problems. Simon also works with concerns such as sleep disruption, career stress, compassion fatigue and interpersonal difficulties.

He will tailor the plan to what each person brings to sessions. Therapy with Simon involves setting clear goals, checking progress, and adjusting methods where helpful. Conversations are direct but warm, and practical coping strategies are balanced with time to reflect.

He aims to help people move from surviving day to day toward feeling more in control and purposeful. To begin, clients choose a session format and plan a pace that suits them. Simon welcomes international clients and offers flexible ways to connect for ongoing support.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	390197	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Simon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Simon names

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How Simon's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps people discover their own solutions, which is useful for building self-esteem and processing trauma.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Simon will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person's goals and preferences. That may mean combining listening-based work with CBT exercises or shifting emphasis as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold a more conversation-style session. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, step-by-step coaching or days when typing feels easier than speaking.

These online options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work while travelling, or maintain momentum between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to each format so work continues regardless of how people connect.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Simon help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also helps with sleep problems, career worries and relationship or family-related concerns.

What is Simon's style in sessions?

He uses a direct but warm approach that treats the client as expert on their life. Sessions balance listening with practical steps and regular check-ins on progress.

How much experience does he have?

Simon has eight years of professional experience working with a range of issues including addiction, trauma processing and motivation or self-esteem work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

In what formats can I meet him online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.