Simon Davies

Simon Davies is a counselling practitioner based in the United Kingdom. He holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and has three years of professional experience. Simon focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and feelings of isolation and emptiness.

He works in a warm, personable way that aims to put people at ease early on. Simon practises a client-led style, so sessions are shaped around what each person brings and what they hope to change. He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and draws on their strengths during work together.

Simon has supported people through bereavement, trauma and problems with self-esteem and confidence. His background includes work in non-profits, private practice and with people in prison, which has informed how he listens and responds to varied experiences.

His approach is integrative, combining Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to match individual needs. That can mean talking through difficult memories, learning ways to manage symptoms day to day, or trying different perspectives on painful thoughts.

Simon aims to make the therapy space straightforward and practical. He encourages small, manageable steps and works together with clients to find helpful ways forward. Starting therapy is framed as a practical choice to support wellbeing and everyday functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own answers. It can help with low self-esteem, life changes and feelings of emptiness by prioritising what the person wants to explore. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage moods and change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and uses careful, paced work to reduce distress and unpack difficult memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree together which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a workday. Online work can also let someone continue with therapy when circumstances change, while the therapist adapts methods so the sessions remain practical and focused on everyday problems.