Simon Davies, BACP

Simon Davies uses a client-centred approach to help people untangle difficult feelings and life events. He holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and has three years of professional experience. Simon believes clients know their own story and builds on that knowledge to find practical ways forward.

He keeps sessions warm and down-to-earth. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of him, not on labels. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through grief, anxiety, trauma and other stresses.

Simon has worked in a range of settings, including online and in-person work, non-profit organisations, private practice and prisons. Those roles have shaped his understanding of life events such as bereavement, past trauma and workplace stress.

His approach is flexible and tailored. He draws on client-centred principles, cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused methods, choosing tools that suit each person’s goals. Sessions often mix listening, reflection and practical strategies to manage thoughts, moods and behaviour.

People turn to him for support with relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addictions, career pressures, feelings of emptiness, and recovery after disasters or traumatic events. He also works with issues like guilt, shame, anger and social anxiety.

Simon offers sessions in English and is based in the United Kingdom. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which appears as BACP in his credentials.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Simon uses client-centred methods that put the person’s experience first. This approach means he listens closely and follows what feels most important to the client, which can help with issues like grief, low self-worth and life changes.

He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical exercises to change patterns of thinking and behaviour. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression and workplace or social worries.

Trauma-focused work is used when past events continue to affect daily life. This means gently addressing traumatic memories and building coping skills to reduce their impact over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Simon will work with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful, and adapt the pace and focus as needs and goals become clearer.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual contact for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be shorter or easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments, while letting therapists and clients focus on the approaches that work best.