Simon Fox, NCPS

Simon Fox uses a mainly client-centred approach to therapy. He puts the person's own experience first and helps people find practical ways forward at a pace that feels right for them. Simon welcomes open conversation about what has brought someone to therapy and helps them work through associated thoughts and feelings.

He has ten years of experience and holds NCPS as a credential. He speaks English and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Simon draws on a mix of approaches so sessions can be adapted to each person's needs.

Simon also works with psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. This can help when past events affect current relationships or mood. He uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, manageable steps that move someone towards their goals.

People who contact him often bring stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. He also supports issues linked to self-esteem, addictions, body image and parenting challenges. Additional areas he sees include anger, career change, ADHD and coping with major life changes.

In sessions Simon aims to be thoughtful and direct, while staying respectful of each person's pace. He draws on his own experience of having had therapy to understand common worries about starting. If he does not seem like the right fit, he encourages people to keep looking until they find a counsellor who feels right for them.

Combining client-centred and trauma-aware work online

Simon commonly uses client-centred therapy, which means sessions focus on the person's own experience and priorities. The therapist follows the person's lead, listens closely and helps them discover their own solutions; this approach suits people who want a supportive space to make sense of their feelings.

He also uses trauma-focused techniques when past events are affecting daily life. These approaches help reduce the hold of distressing memories and teach practical ways to manage overwhelming emotions and reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will talk with each person about their goals, history and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and can adjust the plan as therapy progresses to match changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options help people fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments and make it easier to keep regular appointments.