Simon Fox

Simon Fox is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. He aims to create a supportive space where people can talk about what brought them to therapy and move at their own pace. He acknowledges how hard it can be to ask for help and offers steady, respectful encouragement throughout the process.

He combines the person-centred approach with elements from psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused work. This blend means sessions can look different depending on the issue - sometimes reflecting on past patterns, sometimes focusing on practical next steps. Simon also draws on trauma-focused ideas when people bring painful or distressing experiences to discuss.

Simon has ten years’ experience in counselling work and holds NCPS as a listed credential. He has personal experience of having been in therapy himself, which he says informs his empathy and understanding of the early worries people have about starting. He aims to help clients notice patterns and make choices that feel right for them.

People come to Simon for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, body image and eating and food-related issues. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue and career questions.

Sessions focus on listening, gentle reflection and practical ideas you can try between appointments. He encourages clients to set goals together and reviews progress as therapy continues. If someone decides he is not the right fit, he supports them in their search for another counsellor.

How Simon's approaches work in online therapy

Simon uses a person-centred approach that treats the client as the expert on their own life. This means sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions, which can suit issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries or body image concerns.

He also uses solution-focused methods that concentrate on practical, short-term goals. These techniques look at what change would look like and help identify small steps to move towards it, useful for tackling specific worries or coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps make sure sessions stay relevant to what the person wants to achieve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Some formats can be shorter check-ins when life is busy, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited; please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work aims to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life rather than change what the therapy itself offers.