Simon Fox , NCPS

Simon Fox is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to guide people through emotional challenges. He greets clients with calm, clear language and aims to create a steady space for people to talk about what brought them to therapy. He holds the NCPS credential and has worked in the field for around 10 years.

Simon encourages people to set the pace in sessions and to lead with what feels most important to them. He helps people name thoughts and feelings, and to make practical steps forward when they are ready. He also draws on solution-focused techniques to highlight immediate strengths and options.

His background includes personal experience of therapy, which he says shaped how he listens and responds. That lived experience informs his interest in trauma, grief, addictions and issues around self-esteem and identity. He also works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting stress and coping with life changes.

Simon integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences influence present patterns. He blends this with solution-focused work to keep sessions goal-oriented when that is useful. The mix is intended to suit people who want both understanding and practical steps.

Sessions are offered in English and can be taken by international clients. He provides therapy by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then arrange appointments according to the matching system.

How therapy approaches adapt to online work

Simon often uses a person-centred approach that centres on the person’s own perspective and priorities. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, follows what matters to the client, and supports them to find their own solutions. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice patterns from earlier life that affect current behaviour and relationships, which can help when people want more understanding of repeating difficulties.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences together and may combine methods so sessions feel right for the person. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to address issues such as anxiety, trauma-related responses, or problems with self-esteem.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering real flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, paced reflection, or when writing helps to clarify thoughts. These options make it simpler to continue therapy around work, travel or family life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.