Simon Knott , BACP

Simon Knott offers a calm, direct way of working for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or relationship problems. He writes in plain language and aims to help clients talk through what is happening now so they can find practical ways forward. Simon has 19 years of experience and is a BACP member, which means he follows professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can be heard. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, picking out unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, achievable goals so progress is visible early on.

Simon began his working life in human resources, spending over 20 years with US companies supporting employees through life events. He later completed counselling training and practised at the Gestalt Centre in London, combining awareness of emotional, physical and spiritual needs with practical techniques.

Sessions are offered by telephone and video, and Simon aims to be warm and flexible in his approach. He works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, career stress and compassion fatigue.

People often come to him for help with low mood, anger, attachment or patterns such as avoidance and impulsivity. In sessions he listens, helps set short-term goals and works collaboratively to build workable strategies for day-to-day life.

How Simon's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as a whole. It helps people feel accepted and encourages exploration of thoughts and emotions so change can happen at the person's own pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It uses short exercises and practical tasks between sessions to reduce anxiety, tackle low mood and change habits that cause problems.

Solution-Focused Therapy centres on small, achievable goals and what is already working. It is useful when someone wants clear steps and measurable progress in a short space of time.

Choosing the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Simon will talk with each client about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That collaborative process means the approach can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing notes. These options make it easier to fit work around busy days, manage appointments from different locations and keep momentum between sessions.