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Simon Barkley, BACP

Simon Barkley helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem.

About Simon

Simon Barkley helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem. He works with trauma, grief, relationship issues and life changes. He also supports people struggling with sleep, anger, career concerns and compassion fatigue.

Simon uses a direct, down-to-earth style in sessions. He treats the person, not just the problem, and aims to make therapy practical and understandable. He believes clients know their story and brings tools to help them make sense of it.

Background and approach

He draws on client-centred work to build a respectful, non-judgemental space. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes. He also uses existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels confusing.

Over eight years Simon has supported people with addictions, bereavement, motivation and managing difficult emotions. He helps people repair how they relate to themselves and others and develop manageable strategies for daily life. His approach mixes listening with clear, goal-focused steps.

Simon holds BACP registration, which is listed as his professional credential. He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He aims to help people move from surviving to living with more confidence and direction.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	390197	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Simon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 counselling
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

Ways of working Simon names

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How Simon’s approaches work online

Simon uses client-centred work to create a respectful, listening space where people feel heard and can explore what matters to them. This approach helps with low self-worth, life changes and building personal strengths.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try small experiments that can change mood and routine. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Simon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods that suit those goals. The work is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when fuller discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth and useful for a focused check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, reflective writing or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Simon help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and family concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Simon uses a warm, direct style that balances listening with practical suggestions. He helps clients spot patterns and try doable changes.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has eight years of professional experience working with addiction, bereavement, motivation, trauma processing and emotional regulation.

What credentials and location are noted?

He is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Simon accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.