Simon Brotherton

I currently offer a limited number of sessions weekday evenings and weekend mornings.

Are you anxious, depressed, grieving, or simply struggling to cope? Perhaps you’re not sure and just want to talk about what’s troubling you? Whatever it is that’s on your mind, I'm here to listen.

I can offer you the confidential and non-judgemental space you need to explore your feelings, talk about your issues, and work through your problems.

My sessions are delivered through walk and talk therapy, where I offer person-centred counselling in an open and unrestricted environment. I also offer online sessions via WhatsApp video call from a confidential space within my home, should we be unable to hold our session outdoors.

About me: I'm a person-centred counsellor, trained and skilled in talking therapy and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP)

Coping with multiple bereavements in my family and the impact it has had made me realise how important the need to talk and share problems is. It’s also made me understand that though everyone deals with their problems in different ways, the common thread is always the importance of talking about them.

Before I started my counselling journey, I had careers as both a newspaper sub editor and copywriter. I continue to run my own copywriting and editing business alongside my counselling practice and write in my spare time.

I offer counselling sessions in-person via walk and talk therapy sessions.

These sessions combine counselling with the healing power of nature, as the session takes place outdoors. These are offered in a number of different locations in my local area and we can discuss the best option for you during our consultation call. 

Should our session be unable to take place due to illness, accident, extreme weather or seasonal considerations, I also hold sessions via WhatsApp call from a confidential safe space within my home.

If you pay for four counselling sessions up front, they are payable at a discounted price, with the amount payable being £120, instead of £160. This offer is valid on a rolling basis, so if you book a further four sessions, you can apply the discount again. Please note, this offer does not apply to monthly sessions.

I currently do not work with anyone under the age of 18.

I understand how difficult it can be taking that first step, and I know how important it is to find the right counsellor. That's why I  offer a free 30 minute consultation via telephone, which gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and see if the type of therapy I offer is a good fit for you.