About Simon
Simon Knott helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain or life changes. He uses straightforward language and a calm manner to make talking about difficult topics easier. Simon is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and he brings 19 years of counselling experience to his work.
He trained at The Gestalt Centre in London and combines a focus on whole-person awareness with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy.
How Simon works
That means sessions look at thoughts, feelings and bodily responses together, while testing out small, manageable changes. People often use this approach for low mood, anxiety, sleep or eating worries, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem. Before training in counselling Simon spent over 20 years in human resources for US companies, supporting people through workplace and life events.
That experience shaped his practical, problem-solving outlook and his comfort talking about career and work-related stress. He also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered by video call or telephone, and Simon works with clients who choose to use online or remote formats.
He aims to be warm, flexible and down-to-earth in sessions, responding to what each person brings in the moment. Simon helps people set small goals and notices of progress together. He adapts methods to each person’s needs while keeping conversations direct and humane.
If someone wants clear steps and a person-centred approach, his practice offers both focus and practicality.
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What Simon works with
The areas below are the ones Simon selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches in online counselling and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgement, helping people feel heard and understood while they clarify what they want to change or keep. This approach is useful for low mood, relationship concerns and anyone who needs a steady, accepting space to talk.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and difficulties with eating or anger.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and the strengths someone already has. It works well when someone wants brief, goal-directed support to move forward from a problem or transition.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on each person’s needs, goals and preferences so the plan feels collaborative and realistic.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different routines and situations. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone calls can fit into a short break and need less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can support brief check-ins or regular written reflections. These formats make it easier to schedule regular sessions and keep momentum between meetings.
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A practical next step
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