Jon Simons , NCPS

Jon Simons is a counsellor with 9 years of experience, based in the North West of the United Kingdom. He holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification that signals formal training and standing in the field. Jon brings a calm, engaged presence to sessions and adapts his style to the needs of each person he works with.

He supports a wide range of clients through many emotionally challenging concerns, with particular attention to relationships both at work and at home. His approach balances empathy with constructive challenge when required, giving room for honest reflection alongside practical steps toward change. Jon aims to help people face difficult situations and to explore the directions they want to take in life.

Flexibility is a core part of Jon's practice - he prioritises giving clients the time and space they need to work effectively. He frames the therapy relationship as a collaborative journey, walking alongside clients as they make changes and move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jon integrates several evidence-informed approaches into his work to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the person leads the pace of change and explores their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it useful for issues such as anxiety, low mood, and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics, which can be helpful for relationship struggles and difficulties with trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jon works collaboratively with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they shape a plan that fits the individual. This collaborative process helps ensure the chosen methods feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit differing schedules and comfort levels. For many people, this accessibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy from wherever they are, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to their situation.