Simon Barkley

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am a licensed therapist based in the UK with a BA in Integrative Counselling and an MSc in Psychology. I incorporate CBT, Humanistic and various cutting-edge, evidence-based methods in pluralistic way to help you effectively move through and beyond your current problems.

I have 7 years of professional experience helping clients with addiction issues, anger, bereavement, building motivation/self esteem, processing trauma, and facilitating psychological growth strategies that help clients improve relationships with self, others, and the world.

I work from the perspective that you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming your challenges.

My role is to to identify your strengths, uncover blind spots, work on your psychological distress, offer empathy and support, and vitally, walk with you unconditionally towards a happier more productive life.

Therapy is life-changing and would like to help you achieve your therapy goals.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Simon

Years Experience: 8

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Male

Accepting international clients: Yes

NPI Number:

Credentials:

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: BACP #390197 exp 2026-10-27

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping, Career, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Male therapist, Christian, Older, Conservative therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Simon Barkley

Practical evidence-based therapy for lasting change

CBT and humanistic methods
Addiction and trauma support
Phone, video, chat options

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Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Simon Barkley is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom with a BA in Integrative Counselling and an MSc in Psychology. He blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic principles and a range of evidence-based techniques in a pluralistic way to help people move through and beyond their current problems.

Across eight years of practice, Simon has supported clients with addiction issues, anger, bereavement, motivation and self-esteem difficulties, trauma processing, and the development of psychological growth strategies to improve relationships with self, others and the wider world.

He works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are central to overcoming challenges. His role is to identify those strengths, help uncover blind spots, address psychological distress, offer empathy and support, and to walk with clients unconditionally toward a happier, more productive life.

Simon regards therapy as life-changing and aims to help clients achieve their therapy goals. He looks forward to meeting you soon.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Years Experience: 8

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Addictions, Anger, Coping with life changes, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Career, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Dependent personality, Depression, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Relationship, Relationship, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Veterans, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: Yes

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials:
NPI Number:
License: BACP #390197 exp 2026-10-27

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether virtual therapy can truly make a difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions. A major benefit is the flexibility it offers. You can connect with a therapist in the way that suits you best – via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to fit support into a busy schedule. Licensed professionals deliver online therapy, and if you decide a different therapist would be a better fit, you can switch at any time. For many people, this combination of effectiveness and convenience makes online therapy a practical option for addressing everyday mental health and life challenges.

How much experience does Simon Barkley have?

Simon Barkley has eight years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Simon Barkley provide therapy?

Simon Barkley provides therapy in English.

Where is Simon Barkley located?

Simon Barkley is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Simon Barkley as my therapist?

You can work with Simon Barkley by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

Does Simon Barkley work with international clients?

Simon Barkley does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Simon Barkley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Simon Barkley. Depending on his availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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