Jon Simons, NCPS

Jon Simons is a counsellor with nine years of professional experience, working from the North West of the United Kingdom and supporting clients through a range of emotionally challenging situations. He holds NCPS, a recognised counselling credential that indicates formal training in therapeutic practice and client support. Jon works with people facing difficulties in relationships at work and at home as well as broader life stresses, offering a practical, empathic approach that encourages meaningful change.

His therapeutic style combines engagement with gentle challenge when needed, helping clients to confront current problems while exploring how they wish to move forward. Jon values flexibility in the way he works and aims to provide the time and space clients need to reflect and grow. He supports people through transitions and complex issues by walking alongside them through their journey, helping them identify goals and take steps toward where they want to be.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Jon

Jon draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviour - this approach can help people struggling with intimacy, trust, and long-standing relationship issues. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a non-judgmental space where the client leads the work and the therapist offers empathic support to help the client find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach Jon employs to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on practices common among licensed professionals and tailoring sessions to the individual. This partnership helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for the client's situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, talk by phone, use live chat, or exchange messages. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across different locations, while preserving the therapeutic focus and support that in-person work provides.