Simon Langtry, NCPS

Simon Langtry is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life transitions. He brings 14 years of professional experience and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society credential NCPS. He speaks English and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

In sessions Simon starts by listening to what matters most to each person. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice their strengths. Practical skills from cognitive behavioural approaches are offered when helpful to manage mood and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns.

Simon also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, workable steps toward clearer goals. That approach can be useful for people who want brief, goal-oriented work around issues like parenting, career choices or managing chronic health challenges. He aims to keep conversations straightforward and outcome-minded.

Clients bring concerns such as anger, depression, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, and career stress. Simon has additional experience with problems like chronic pain, caregiver strain, addictions, attachment and bereavement-related difficulties. He helps people practicalise next steps rather than relying on jargon.

He encourages anyone who is nervous about starting therapy to take the first step. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then sessions are scheduled according to availability. Subscription arrangements are used and can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Simon combines person-centred listening with practical approaches so work online focuses on what the client needs right now. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens without judgement, follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions; this suits people who want a thoughtful space to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves noticing patterns of thought and behaviour and practising small changes to improve mood and reduce anxiety; it is often used for stress, anxiety and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for immediate, achievable steps and builds on what already works to reach clear goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and practical needs, and then agree a way of working together. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods as progress is made.

Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins, sessions that work around work hours, and options that reduce travel time. It can also help when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs an approach that suits quieter surroundings.