My name is Simone Barclay.

I have worked as a Counsellor and Addictions Clinician since 2005, gaining full registration as a practitioner in 2008 and completing my Masters in Psychology in 2009.

While talking things through and just ‘being heard’ is great, it’s not enough if you want to achieve meaningful change in your life or emotional wellbeing.

That’s why I endeavor to offer a solutions-focussed approach, with compassionate support and practical strategies to guide you on your journey to change.

I am formally trained in multiple evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

In practice, this means I am able to integrate what the science tells us about human functioning in a way that has real-world and personal practicality. 

With compassion borne of experience and sound clinical acumen, I endeavor to bring all aspects of wellbeing into focus – body, mind and spirit.

While definitions of spirituality vary - and are very unique to each individual - recent studies illustrate that this concept can have significant effects on mental health, self-awareness and personal growth. 

Whether you want to gain insight, obtain clarity, build resilience, develop healthier coping mechanisms or address emotional pain, I practice with compassion, skill and and zero judgement.