Hi, I’m Simon.
My therapeutic work is guided by the values of curiosity, creativity, and compassion. My aim is to offer you a freeing, non-judgemental environment where you can really be yourself; a safe space where you are encouraged to explore, question and grow in your own time; where every experience, feeling and part of you is welcome, particularly those ones that have been out in cold.
Starting out, the process can be like a big ball of yarn, with many different threads tangled together. Our aim will be to unravel these threads and try weaving them into something that makes more sense and is hopefully more manageable. Life can be complicated and messy and none of us are raised in a vacuum. I work from a humanistic and pluralistic point of view that will acknowledge both internal and external factors to your story and not only respect your right to be full of contradictions, but encourage you to embrace this.
I’m an integrative therapist, with specialised training in the therapeutic use of writing and a background in education. I’m also a gay man, visual thinker, music lover, and diversity advocate. All these parts of me inform how I show up in my work, underpinned by a passion for helping others to meet their potential as decided by them and live more freely and contentedly.
I also offer what I call creative support and (re)kindling sessions, where creatives/creators (professional and non-professional) and those that want to nurture their creativity can give this part of their life and identity a dedicated space for exploration and encouragement. This is partly born out of my own connection to creativity. The Creativity Hub houses these aspects of my practice.
Last but not least, in the Workshops + Mentoring section you can find info on my upcoming and past personal/professional workshops, and on the mentoring sessions I offer to other facilitators (or those that would like to step into this world and are looking for some guidance).
Whatever has led you to my site, or however you’ve stumbled upon it, I hope you’ll find something of use or interest.
Nozomi Counselling & Psychotherapy 