Simon Barkley, BACP
Practical counselling to rewrite difficult chapters
Details
| Name | Simon Barkley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Simon
Simon Barkley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and low self-esteem. He supports those dealing with grief, trauma and sleep problems. He also assists with career pressures, relationship and family concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Simon works in a straightforward way. He listens to each person's story and treats them as the expert on their own life. He focuses on practical steps that can ease day-to-day distress and build steadier coping skills.
Background and approach
In sessions he draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centred ideas and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy among other approaches. That mix is used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes and re-author difficult parts of their story. He has eight years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP.
Simon describes therapy as a collaborative process where strengths are identified and next steps are planned together. People who come to him can expect clear, direct conversation and supportive reflection. He aims to help clients move through struggles such as addiction, anger, bereavement or persistent low mood and towards more manageable daily life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger management among the things Simon works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Simon among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Simon among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Simon among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Simon among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Simon among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Simon among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Simon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Simon directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Simon's approaches work online
Simon commonly uses Narrative Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and try out new ways of seeing problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and building a trusting conversation so people can find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and tests small, practical changes to reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist will do together with each person. He will talk about what feels most relevant, try different ways of working and adapt methods to fit the client's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and reviewed as you go.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, family life and travel while still accessing registered or accredited professionals and therapists.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Simon address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, sleep issues, depression and career or relationship pressures.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He listens, reflects back the story you bring and works with you to identify practical next steps.
What background and experience does he bring?
Simon has eight years of professional experience helping people with addiction, anger, bereavement and motivation, among other concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is recorded as BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Simon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet online.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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