Simon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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You might be dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, or the pressure of an unstable routine where work and identity blur. Or perhaps you just feel stuck and overwhelmed by a major life change. Together, we move forward by creating a steady anchor in the chaos. I don’t offer rigid, corporate-like advice. Instead, we collaborate to notice what is shifting beneath the surface, helping you untangle complex feelings, ground yourself, and find a clear direction that actually aligns with who you genuinely are. My ideal clients might include people navigating unconventional journeys like freelance professionals, musicians / other creatives.
Having volunteered on an NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing helpline alongside spending over two decades as a professional musician, I bring deeply focused, open listening to our sessions. I don't see you as a problem to fix - I offer tailored, collaborative support for anxiety and self-esteem, incorporating music-informed grounding and mindfulness practices.
Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit is incredibly important, and it often helps to speak with a few different people before deciding. Because of this, I’m very glad to offer a free, brief phone or video call. There is no obligation or expectation to commit; it’s simply an open space for you to see how it feels to talk together.
Call or Email Simon Ballard now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01473 974760
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £45
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque Simon Ballard
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01473 974760
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Simon Alexander Ballard
- Counselling and Psychotherapy, Post Graduate Diploma
- Degree/Diploma from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Music Masters in Performance / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Simon Ballard
Counsellor, MBACP
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Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Vocational
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
Simon Ballard
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01473 974760