Simon Ward

I generally see clients from 8am to 6pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (I can often be flexible around these days/times so feel free to ask)

I’m a BACP accredited counsellor and have been described as calm and down-to-earth although I don't just "sit there", and am pro-active in offering thoughts and ideas. I'm welcoming to adults of all ages, gender, ethnicity, culture, disability, belief or sexual orientation

Who I am

I have had a long career prior to training as a counsellor starting in the military, then in public service in various roles up to senior management level. I've also worked / volunteered for a number of organisations in emotional support roles including NHS, Carer's Support West Sussex and Olive Tree Cancer Support.

How I work

I have a leaning towards third wave CBT (Acceptance and Commitment therapy) where therapy and a more spiritual perspective can sometimes meet. I believe that un-hooking from repetitive thoughts, connecting to our inner sensations and accessing the present moment can bring profound changes. This approach can be particularly relevant to working with Trauma.  Also looking at the past can often help us better understand the present. However, this all depends on what aspects of life you as the client would like to explore and what you would like to gain from therapy.

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

BSc (Hons) PPS (University of Portsmouth) 

Certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Certificate in Trauma-Focused Therapy

Certificate in Working with Addiction

Level 3 Certificate counselling skills

Diploma in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Dip. HE Combined Studies (University of Surrey)

Safeguarding adultsTraining, qualifications & experience

I am an integrative counsellor based in Crawley in West Sussex.  I offer sessions in-person, online or by phone

I offer a free no obligation phone /zoom consultation to see if you'd like to book the first session.  This will last about 20 minutes.

If you decide to continue after that the fee is £50 for each therapeutic hour (50 minutes)

I charge the same whether in-person, zoom or phone