Simon Favilli, BACP

Simon Favilli is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 14 years of clinical experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and personal goals. Simon emphasizes practical support and empowerment, helping clients take the difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Holding BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Simon works with clients using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to their situation. He values collaboration, listening closely to each person to design an approach that fits their circumstances and pace. Whether addressing coping skills for anxiety, navigating loss, or recovering from addiction and trauma, Simon offers steady guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Simon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills and understanding patterns that influence wellbeing. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety, helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and practice techniques that reduce immediate distress while improving daily functioning. Another strand of his work is trauma-informed support, which involves paced, sensitive exploration of traumatic experiences to help people process difficult memories and rebuild a sense of safety and control. He also employs addiction-focused strategies that address triggers, develop relapse prevention plans, and strengthen routines and supports that promote recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Simon collaborates with each client to decide which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Simon can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access support from home or work, accommodate changing availability, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not feasible.