Counsellor profile
Simone Stephen, NCPS
NCPS counsellor - family and life concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Simone
Simone Stephen is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns and the practical pressures of life. Simone also lists work around family matters, grief, intimacy and career challenges among her main areas.
She frames the person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps rather than labels. Sessions aim to identify strengths people already have and use those strengths to manage difficult moments. Simone talks through short-term coping strategies as well as longer-term changes that people want to make.
Her background includes several years supporting adults who feel stuck after life changes, who struggle with feelings of abandonment or emptiness, or who carry guilt and shame. Simone helps people unpack family problems and relationship patterns in straightforward language. She also works with concerns around money, workplace strain and finding direction in life.
Simone describes a plain, collaborative way of working. She listens for what matters most and suggests concrete steps to try between sessions. The focus is on manageable goals, better day-to-day coping, and building confidence to face difficult conversations and decisions.
Sessions are conducted in English and Simone accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site process.
How sessions work
Approaches used and working online
Simone uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in daily life. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks issues into smaller, manageable steps and practices. This helps with stress, low mood and situations where practical change matters most. Another approach is strengths-based work that identifies a person’s existing abilities and uses them to tackle difficult feelings and decisions. This helps rebuild confidence and supports coping with life changes and relationship strain.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Simone treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss different methods to find what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. They will refine the plan as sessions progress so the approach evolves with what is proving useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life because they can avoid travel, shorten time between commitments, or choose a session length that fits a break at work. If international clients are arranging time zones, Simone accepts international clients but clients should check scheduling and subscription details when they sign up.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and family problems, plus related issues such as grief, intimacy and workplace stress.
How would she describe her way of working?
She works in a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on strengths and concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I meet with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.