Qualified UKCP and accredited psychotherapist and therapist in Winchester and the surrounding areas.
Hello and welcome to the Winchester Therapist website. I am professionally trained, qualified and UKCP accredited and I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples, counselling and coaching from my practice in psychotherapy practice now based in Bishopstoke, just 15 minutes drive from Winchester. I am also an accredited and qualified supervisor to therapists, counsellors and coaches and a qualified yoga teacher. I am recognised by all the major health insurance companies.
My practice room provides a quiet, comfortable space for individuals and couples who come from all walks of life who come with a variety of issues and struggles to understand and resolve.
“I was quite sceptical about therapy at first but your explanations clarified the process and by the end I was actually enjoying the sessions and feeling much more liberated. I really didn’t see that coming. Thank you!”
― Eva H, North London. ―
I incorporate different techniques and theories tailored to suit the unique situation of each client or couple. These approaches include gestalt therapy, with its focus on the present; CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy) to identify and challenge distorted thoughts and perspectives and psychodynamic therapy which examines the past and how it has shaped us. Mindfulness, visualisations, role plays and creative experiments are offered to enliven the process with experiential learning providing tools to use outside the sessions.
I am also training as a yoga teacher which supports my deepening interest in breathing techniques and use of body awareness in therapy. This integrative therapy approach enables the flexibility to work with many different issues and concerns. I incorporate these theories, models and interests into my work:
“Since working with Simon I have felt much less anxious and my confidence has grown. Understanding the parts of myself that get in the way of me trusting myself and feeling confident has been seriously liberating.”
― Anna G, London. ―
Research shows that for therapy to be most effective, it requires a supportive, open and trusting relationship between therapist and client. This is something I value highly and strive to build from the start by setting out a clear path and timescale for the treatment.
I believe passionately in the importance of the therapeutic process being demystified and laid bare as it unfolds. You will then understand how changes have happened and be able to take that knowledge with you.
“Therapy sessions with Simon has more than met my expectations. I’m not just feeling happier I’m also much more self aware and interested in how I think and feel. ”
― Phil B, Surrey ―
“Simon seemed to understood me and tune into me so that I felt safe to be myself and tell my story for the first time. Thank you. It has made all the difference.”
― Helen K, Hampshire ―
I have been working with couples for 10 years and have undertaken several trainings to support my development in this area. The focus is on improving communication between the couple. Feeling misunderstood, unheard and unseen by your partner is a major source of problems in a relationship.
Many problems that couples encounter in the course of a relationship are surmountable when open dialogue is possible. I aim to help couples by providing them with tools for better listening and communication to work through their difficulties with kindness and patience for each other.
Imago therapy, which helps couples learn to understand each other’s historical issues and how they play into the current relationship dynamics, has been an important influence alongside the work of Esther Perel, whose book, Mating in Captivity, has informed my interest in how couples can maintain an intimate connection throughout a long relationship.
My approach to couples therapy will help you in these ways:
In addition to my Winchester psychotherapist practice, I also run a group for men (Men’s group London), which has become an online group since the pandemic made it impossible to meet as a group ‘in person’. This is on-going. See my Men’s group page for more details.
Contact Simon Jacobs today and lets take it from here
