Simone Stephen, NCPS

Simone Stephen works using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She is experienced in supporting concerns around relationships, self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Simone is based in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.

Simone has eight years of professional experience. She emphasises that clients are the experts in their own lives and builds on individual strengths when working through difficult moments. Conversations in sessions are practical and focused on small steps that lead to clearer thinking and better coping.

She helps people who are dealing with grief, life changes and career pressure. Intimacy-related issues, anger and feelings of emptiness are also within her focus. Simone pays attention to how shame, guilt and family problems affect day-to-day wellbeing and works on managing those feelings.

Many sessions explore relationships and LGBT matters, including how identity and close connections shape emotional health. Simone also supports people with workplace stress, money worries and questions about life purpose and self-love. Her approach aims to make tasks feel more manageable and choices clearer.

Practical formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. People meet to set goals, try new ways of coping and review progress together. Simone encourages taking gentle steps and adapting plans so they fit each person’s life.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are at the centre of Simone’s work. One common method focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and teaching practical coping skills to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people spot automatic thoughts and try small experiments to test them. Another approach emphasises problem-solving and behavioural changes for stress, workplace issues and relationship difficulties. It breaks down big problems into manageable steps and builds routines that feel achievable.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Simone will discuss options with each person and choose approaches together based on needs, goals and what feels comfortable. Therapy plans are adjusted over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a full conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflection and flexible contact between longer conversations. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep momentum between meetings.