Simon Knott , BACP
Simon Knott is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Simon
Simon Knott is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress. He works with a wide range of life issues such as relationship difficulties, grief, addiction and self-esteem. Simon offers telephone and video sessions and he has 19 years of experience in the field.
Before training as a counsellor Simon spent over 20 years working in human resources for US companies. That work involved supporting staff through big life events, which shaped his practical, down-to-earth way of working with people.
Background and approach
Simon trained at The Gestalt Centre in London and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He draws on Client-Centred ideas and also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques when they help move a person forward. In sessions he pays attention to the whole person - thoughts, feelings, body responses and, where relevant, spiritual concerns.
Conversations aim to raise awareness about patterns that cause difficulty and to identify small steps people can try between meetings. His style is intended to be warm and flexible. Simon offers practical tools alongside listening and reflection, helping people regain a sense of control and clearer direction as they work through painful or confusing times.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 16208 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Simon works with
Everything Simon lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Simon lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. It offers straightforward techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try new actions, which can be useful for depression, anxiety and sleep issues.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what people want to achieve next, and on building small, realistic steps toward those goals. It works well when someone wants clear, practical progress in a short space of time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's needs, goals and preferences and suggest which combination of methods feels most helpful. Together they decide what to try and how to measure progress.
Online sessions give flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging suits people who prefer typing or need shorter, more frequent contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Simon help with?
He supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties, plus grief, addictions and self-esteem concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm and conversational, focusing on awareness of thoughts, feelings and bodily responses with practical steps added where useful.
How long has he been practising?
He has 19 years of counselling experience and previously worked for over 20 years in human resources supporting staff through life events.
What professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work.
How are costs arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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