Jon Simons, NCPS

Jon Simons is a counsellor who helps people facing difficult midlife reckonings and other major life changes. He offers a down-to-earth style that aims to be both understanding and direct. People come to him for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship strain, career uncertainty, addiction concerns and low mood. Sessions are designed to give space to talk and to work out practical next steps.

He trained to the NCPS standard and has nine years' experience in the field. Jon draws on a mix of talking approaches to suit each person rather than using one fixed method. He listens first to understand what feels most urgent, then helps set small, manageable goals to move forward.

In practice he blends work that focuses on current problems with attention to patterns that repeat over time. That can mean looking at how attachment and past relationships shape present choices, using cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, or adopting a client-centred tone that follows the person’s lead. He uses motivational elements when people want change but feel stuck.

Sessions aim to be practical and realistic. Jon supports clients to identify steps they can try between meetings and reviews what works. The overall aim is clearer direction and more reliable coping, not quick fixes.

He is based in the United Kingdom and works flexibly to fit people’s lives. If you are considering help for midlife concerns or other struggles, Jon offers a straightforward, supportive way to explore next steps.

How Jon's approaches translate to online work

Jon commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques in sessions. Client-centred therapy involves the counsellor listening closely and following the person's lead to help them feel heard and understood; it suits people who need space to name what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes; it often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Jon will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest which methods to try. The plan can be adapted as work progresses so the approach matches the client’s needs.

The practical benefits of online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around a workday, or make it simpler to keep continuity when circumstances change. The original profile did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer flexible arrangements so therapy can be scheduled to suit everyday routines.