Simon Knott , BACP
Warm, BACP-accredited counsellor in the UK
- Client-centered approach
- CBT and solution-focused
- Accepts international clients
About Simon Knott
Simon Knott is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. He trained at The Gestalt Centre in London and developed a therapeutic style that emphasizes raising awareness across mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions to identify areas where change may be helpful.
Before training in counselling in 2001, he spent more than 20 years working in human resources for US companies, supporting employees through a range of life-event issues. That background informs a practical, experience-based approach to working with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, as well as career and coping with life changes.
Simon integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused methods as appropriate, aiming to offer a warm, flexible, and ultimately rewarding way of working. He currently offers telephone and video sessions and provides therapy in English from the United Kingdom, accepting clients both locally and internationally.
Before training in counselling in 2001, he spent more than 20 years working in human resources for US companies, supporting employees through a range of life-event issues. That background informs a practical, experience-based approach to working with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, as well as career and coping with life changes.
Simon integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused methods as appropriate, aiming to offer a warm, flexible, and ultimately rewarding way of working. He currently offers telephone and video sessions and provides therapy in English from the United Kingdom, accepting clients both locally and internationally.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Simon Knott have?
Simon Knott has 19 years of experience.
Is Simon Knott a registered therapist?
Yes. He is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Simon Knott provide therapy?
Simon provides therapy in English.
Where is Simon Knott located?
Simon is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Simon Knott as my therapist?
You can work with Simon Knott through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Simon Knott work with international clients?
Yes, Simon Knott works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Simon Knott 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, 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 your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Simon uses client-centered therapy in a way that prioritizes the individual - listening carefully to each person and helping them explore their own values, emotions, and goals to build self-understanding and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also integrated when helpful, offering practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, low mood, and other difficulties. Solution-focused therapy complements these methods by concentrating on strengths and achievable steps, helping clients set clear goals and notice progress even in small changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Simon works collaboratively with people to determine what fits best. He tailors techniques to a person's needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the balance between exploration, skills work, and goal-oriented strategies as sessions progress.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats expand access for people who live far from in-person services or need greater flexibility, while still allowing registered professionals and therapists to build a focused, supportive working relationship.