Simon Caufield

• Trauma and bereavement
• CBT and psychodynamic
• Caregiver and cancer support

About Simon

Simon Caufield works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and a range of trauma-related concerns using a client-centred, integrative style. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has four years of professional experience and holds a BSc (Hons) degree in counselling, with a specialism in trauma and bereavement and loss.

Sessions focus on building trust and a practical therapeutic relationship. He uses person-centred listening alongside psychodynamic ideas and trauma-focused work. Cognitive behavioural techniques are also available to help people manage distressing thoughts and behaviours.

Simon supports people facing life-limiting illness, cancer and end-of-life concerns as well as caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. He also helps with body image, guilt and shame, isolation, relationship issues and difficulties with intimacy. Work can include exploring past events, understanding current patterns, and trying practical steps to reduce day-to-day distress.

His approach is interactive and conversational. People are invited to talk through what matters to them and agree clear goals for therapy. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what will make daily life more manageable.

Simon offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Approaches used in online counselling and what they involve

Simon brings together person-centred work and trauma-focused methods in his online practice. Person-centred (client-centred) counselling means the counsellor listens with attention and supports the person to set the pace and topics of sessions; it is helpful for building trust and talking through feelings. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on addressing the effects of traumatic events and bereavement, helping people process difficult memories and reduce intense emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your aims and preferences and together they will decide which methods to use and how to combine them. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel, and can reduce the need to commute. It also allows shorter check-ins when people need brief support, and makes it simpler to join from different locations, supporting continuity of work with a registered or accredited professional.

Topics Simon lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Post-traumatic stress
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Simon

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety, stress and social anxiety using practical strategies and therapeutic discussion.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers an integrative, client-centred approach that draws on person-centred, psychodynamic and trauma-focused methods, with some CBT techniques.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional counselling experience and a BSc (Hons) degree in counselling with a specialism in trauma and bereavement and loss.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats does he use?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I arrange a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.