- Client-centred approach
- CBT-informed work
- Support for sleep
About Simon
Simon Barkley helps people who are struggling with sleep problems, stress, anxiety and a wide range of life challenges. He offers steady support for issues such as addictions, anger, low self-esteem, grief and career concerns. Simon works to make therapy straightforward and practical for everyday life.
He trained with a BA in Integrative Counselling and holds an MSc in Psychology. Simon also records eight years of professional experience supporting people with addiction, bereavement, trauma and motivation. He uses that experience to guide conversations toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day routines.
Simon works from a client-centred stance and draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and existential thinking. That means he listens first, then helps people test unhelpful thoughts and make small changes that matter. He aims to build on a person’s strengths while naming patterns that get in the way.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps as well as how people make meaning from their experiences. He will help identify blind spots, develop coping strategies and work on relationship or communication problems where needed. Sessions can include reflective conversation, goal-setting and homework between meetings.
People describe his approach as straightforward and supportive. The emphasis is on collaboration - the person in therapy is treated as the expert in their own life. Simon’s aim is to help people move toward better sleep, calmer days and more manageable routines.
How Simon’s approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person’s lead. It helps people feel heard and find their own solutions, which can be useful for stress, sleep problems and coping with change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and build new routines that can improve sleep and reduce anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then decide together which methods to use. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping continuity when travel is difficult. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, manage homework between sessions and maintain steady progress without needing to travel to appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Simon help with?
He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, addiction, anger, grief and related issues such as self-esteem and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Simon uses a client-centred style that listens first and follows the client’s lead, while also offering practical techniques and homework when useful.
What experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with addiction, bereavement, trauma, motivation and psychological growth strategies.
What credentials and location are listed?
Simon is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.