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Simon Favilli, BACP

Practical support for anxiety and life stressors

14 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Simon

Simon Favilli works with people facing stress, anxiety and addiction using practical, evidence-informed methods. He offers calm, respectful support and focuses on what clients want to change in day-to-day life. Simon has 14 years of experience working with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression.

He also helps with problems linked to attachment, codependency, control issues and compulsive behaviours. Simon places attention on how difficulties affect routines, relationships and wellbeing.

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Background and approach

In sessions he listens first and tailors the conversation to each person. That may include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, developing coping skills, or changing small habits that cause stress. The work aims to be straightforward and practical so people can use it between sessions.

Simon describes his style as sensitive and compassionate. He supports people to set clear goals and plans that fit their life. Progress is reviewed together and the approach can be adjusted when needs change.

He works in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. Therapy is delivered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-informed therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building new coping skills. For example, work that looks at thinking patterns helps people notice and change anxious thoughts, which can lower day-to-day worry and rumination. Another common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding and behavioural strategies to manage cravings, panic or intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try out methods, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on real life changes.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller exchange is helpful. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Text-based messaging supports brief updates or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week while keeping the work consistent and goal oriented.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Simon help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and compulsive behaviours.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and compassionate with a focus on clear goals and doable steps. Sessions emphasise listening first and then working through what will help most in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
Simon has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, and he is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
Simon is not currently accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How do costs and subscription work?
Costs vary with location and the subscription can be cancelled at any time; sessions are provided through a subscription model rather than single-session pricing.

What this therapist works with

Experience
14 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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