Simon Knott , BACP

Simon Knott is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He brings 19 years of counselling experience and is based in the United Kingdom, currently offering telephone and video sessions.

Before training in counselling in 2001, he spent more than 20 years working in human resources for US companies, supporting employees through a wide range of life-event issues. That practical workplace background informs his pragmatic approach to therapy and his understanding of career and life transition challenges.

Simon trained at The Gestalt Centre in London and works from a person-focused perspective that raises awareness of the whole self, including mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects, to identify areas that may benefit from change. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques where appropriate to help clients explore patterns of thought and behaviour and develop practical coping strategies. He aims to provide a warm, flexible and ultimately rewarding therapeutic experience tailored to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and goals of the work; it helps people exploring identity, relationships and emotional processing to feel heard and valued.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that examines patterns of thought and behaviour and works to build new coping strategies for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and concrete steps toward change, making it well suited to clients who want short-term, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Simon works collaboratively with clients and with input from licensed professionals when appropriate to determine which methods best match an individual’s needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access for people who cannot attend in person. These options allow ongoing, consistent work from different locations and can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining the same professional therapeutic support.