Simon Barkley , BACP

Simon Barkley is a UK-based therapist who combines formal training with a collaborative, strengths-focused approach. He holds a BA in Integrative Counselling, which reflects training in varied counselling methods, and an MSc in Psychology, showing advanced study of psychological theory and research. He is also associated with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which represents professional standards in the UK.

With eight years of professional experience, Simon has supported people through addiction, anger, bereavement, motivation and self-esteem concerns, trauma processing, and relationship difficulties. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and humanistic ideas within a pluralistic framework, selecting evidence-informed techniques that align with each person’s needs rather than applying a single model to everyone.

Simon works from the assumption that clients are experts on their own lives and brings attention to existing strengths, patterns that may be hidden, and practical strategies to reduce psychological distress. His role is to offer empathic presence, gentle challenge, and practical tools while walking alongside clients as they pursue more satisfying and productive ways of living.

He welcomes those ready to explore change and growth and aims to support clear, achievable steps toward therapy goals. Simon looks forward to meeting prospective clients and beginning collaborative work toward their priorities.