Many people who come to therapy are thoughtful and capable- they manage well on the outside, but privately carry self-criticism, shame, or a long-held sense of not quite fitting. Often they have spent years coping alone before deciding to seek support. If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place.

Therapy offers a space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening, and begin to relate to yourself with more understanding and ease. Whether you are navigating anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or something harder to name, the work is collaborative, honest, and without judgment.

I'm Simon, an integrative psychotherapist and published author. I have worked as a therapist since 2014 and in mental health since 2006.

I'm a gay man living and working in London. Alongside my general practice, I have a particular interest in working with LGBTQ+ clients and with issues related to shame, identity, and self-acceptance. Many of the people I work with know what it is to have felt different, or not fully accepted, and to have carried that quietly for a long time.

I also work with people who have had near-death (NDEs) or other spiritually transformative experiences and are finding it difficult to integrate what happened. These experiences can be profound and disorienting in equal measure, leaving people changed in ways that are hard to articulate, and sometimes hard to share for fear of not being believed. If you have had an experience like this and are looking for a therapist who will take it seriously, I would be glad to hear from you.

My core trainings are in CBT, Psychosexual Psychotherapy, and EMDR. I draw on these alongside Compassion-Focused Therapy, ACT, parts-based work, and mindfulness where helpful. I work within professional ethical guidelines and receive regular clinical supervision.

If any of this resonates, you are welcome to look around the site or get in touch to arrange a conversation.