Simon Caufield, BACP, NCPS

Simon Caufield is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also helps with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career pressures and compassion fatigue. Simon uses a calm, welcoming style to help people feel heard and understood.

He trained with a BSc (Hons) in counselling and has four years of professional experience. Simon is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. These memberships are listed as credentials in his profile.

Sessions are client-centred and interactive. He aims to build trust first, then works at a pace the person is comfortable with. Practical tools from cognitive approaches and deeper psychodynamic discussion are offered when helpful.

Simon has a particular interest in trauma, bereavement and serious illness such as cancer, and in the stress that comes with caring for others. He applies trauma-focused methods alongside person-centred listening to address painful memories and ongoing symptoms.

People can expect a straightforward conversation about what they want to change. Simon helps set goals together and checks in on progress. He explains options clearly and adapts the work to each person’s needs.

If someone decides to start, Simon invites them to make initial contact and arrange a first meeting to see how the counselling feels for them.

How Simon's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting space where the person leads the conversation and builds trust. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and introduces practical steps to change those patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression and stress when someone wants tools to manage day-to-day symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simon will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then agree a way forward together. The process is collaborative and adjusted as the work progresses.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow a session during a work break or quieter part of the day. It can also let someone choose whether to meet without video, which may suit those who prefer less bandwidth or a shorter check-in. The exact session options should be confirmed before booking so the format matches the person’s needs and circumstances.