Simon Fox, NCPS

Simon Fox welcomes people who are looking for steady, person-focused support during difficult life moments. He practises a client-centred way of working and encourages people to lead the pace and direction of their own progress. Simon aims to create a calm space where clients can say what matters to them and begin to make changes at their own speed.

He listens for the feelings and thoughts behind the issues people bring. He helps people talk through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low mood, addiction and the challenges of family life. He also works with concerns such as grief, eating issues, body image, ADHD and career pressure, and with people facing difficult life transitions including midlife change.

Simon combines a person-centred stance with psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused ideas. That means he pays attention to past patterns while also looking for practical steps clients can try between sessions. He draws on trauma-focused ways of working when past harm keeps affecting the present.

Having spent time in therapy himself, Simon says he understands some of the fears about starting. He uses that experience to be patient and straightforward in sessions. He encourages people to reflect on what helps them and to test small changes outside therapy.

He holds the NCPS credential, and has practised for 10 years in the United Kingdom. If someone reads his profile and feels he is not the right fit, he invites them to keep looking for a counsellor who better matches their needs.

How Simon’s approaches translate to online therapy

Simon uses a client-centred way of working that focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting what the person says and helping them find their own answers; it can be helpful for stress, relationship issues and confidence work.

He also uses solution-focused methods which concentrate on small practical steps and clear goals. These techniques are useful when someone wants short-term change or to try manageable experiments between sessions. Simon draws on psychodynamic thinking to look at recurring patterns that may come from earlier experiences, which can help with deeper emotional themes and repeated relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Simon discusses options with each person and adapts the mix of methods to match their needs, goals and preferences. He works with clients to decide what feels most helpful rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from different locations, which helps those living abroad or with tight schedules.