Simon Crompton Psychotherapy

Therapy in Abergavenny and Online Across the UK

You may have found your way here because something in life isn't sitting right anymore.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, struggling in relationships, or carrying a sense that you've lost touch with yourself. Sometimes there is a clear reason for seeking therapy. At other times, there is simply a feeling that something needs to change.

Whatever has brought you here, reaching out for support takes courage. I offer a warm, thoughtful space where we can slow down and make sense of what is happening in your life. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships and experiences, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and greater freedom in how you respond to life's challenges.

I try to work in a straightforward, human way, not as an expert who has all the answers, but alongside you. For me, psychotherapy is not something that is "done" to someone. It is a collaborative process of exploration and discovery. Rather than focusing solely on solving problems, therapy can help you understand how difficulties have developed, how they continue in the present, and what new possibilities might emerge.

My approach is grounded in Gestalt psychotherapy. This means paying attention to your experience in the here and now, exploring how you relate to yourself, to others, and to the world around you. Through greater awareness, you can begin to recognise patterns that no longer serve you and create space for meaningful change.

Fees:
Individual sessions: £60 (60 minutes)
I also provide a small number of low cost spaces. (please contact me for details)

Therapy is Face-to-face in Abergavenny or online across the UK.

So a little bit about me.

I have been a counsellor since 2005 within the NHS and various charities. These roles required a steady presence, careful listening, and an ability to meet people where they are. This has taught me that change doesn’t come from being told what to do; it comes from being understood, supported, and given the space to explore what’s really going on. That’s the attitude I bring into the therapy room. 

Clients have described me as calm and easy to talk to. I’m genuinely curious about people and how they make meaning of their lives. I value honesty and warmth, and work at a pace that feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

I am a qualified Level 6 Relational Counsellor and am currently a trainee Psychotherapist in my fifth year of training with the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute in Cardiff. This is a UKCP accredited course and I am bound by their code of ethics. As a Counsellor and senior trainee Psychotherapist I’ve completed several years of rigorous clinical training and have experience working with a wide range of issues in both private practice and placement settings. My work is closely supervised by an experienced Gestalt supervisor, and I adhere to professional and ethical standards to ensure that clients are well supported.

Alongside my work as a therapist i am also a musician. Being a musician is at the core of who i am and is something that has carried me well throughout the years. That same sense of creativity often finds its way into my therapy work. I see creativity as a vital part of being human, a way of finding fresh perspectives and new possibilities, even in difficult times.