Simon Davies , BACP

Simon Davies is a UK-based counselling practitioner with a Master’s degree in Counseling and three years of professional experience supporting people through significant life events. He has worked with individuals navigating bereavement and trauma, those coping with low self-esteem and confidence, and clients who want to explore how past experiences continue to shape their present. Simon works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already holds strengths that can be drawn on to meet current challenges.

Warm and approachable in style, he aims to create an open, non-judgmental environment where people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. His practice includes both online and in-person work and spans non-profit settings, private practice, and custody environments, each of which has contributed to his understanding of diverse life situations and individual needs.

Simon’s way of working is client-led and integrative, tailoring sessions to the priorities of the individual. He draws on client-centered approaches, trauma-informed principles, psychodynamic ideas, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to form a personalized plan that fits each person. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and combines professional training with a practical, compassionate approach. Taking the first step can feel difficult, and he welcomes the opportunity to support people as they move toward greater well-being and fulfilment.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Simon uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s own goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on the person’s existing strengths, and it is often helpful for issues such as self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is practical and structured, and can be effective for anxiety, low mood, stress, and managing day-to-day difficulties.

Trauma-Focused Therapy features in his practice when past traumatic experiences are central to a person’s current distress. This approach aims to process and reduce the ongoing impact of trauma in ways that respect the person’s pace and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Simon works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are planned together and adjusted over time to ensure the work feels meaningful and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity during changes in routine, and to connect with licensed professionals from different locations, all while supporting consistent progress toward therapeutic goals.