About Tracy Simpson
A counsellor with over 16 years in private practice in Barnsley, working with people in person and online across South Yorkshire.
I work in a calm, down-to-earth way, and I'll meet you where you are. My approach is integrative, which means I don't put everyone through the same method. Person-centred and psychodynamic work is my foundation, and I bring in more structured tools when they'll help.
Sometimes that means making sense of where a feeling comes from. Sometimes it means practical things you can try between sessions. We work out together what suits you.
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling — Leeds University
- Diploma in Supervision — Leeds Centre for Psychological Development
- Diploma in Couple Counselling — Counselling Works
- CBT for Depression & Anxiety — Psychotherapy UK & Counselling Works
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy — Academy of Clinical & Medical Hypnosis
- Counselling Certificate — Barnsley College
Further specialist training
- Sexualised Trauma & Rape Investigation — STAR / West Yorkshire Police
- Child Abuse, Neglect & Protection — BMBC & STAR
- Gambling Addiction — trained with GamCare and delivered GamCare-funded gambling counselling (2014 to 2020)
- Parental Substance Use & Families — BMBC
- Adolescent Clients & Mental Health — STAR
- Domestic Violence & Safeguarding — BMBC & NHS
- Conflict Resolution & Diversity — NHS
- Housing, Asylum Seekers & Refugees Support — NHS
- Welfare Benefits Training — CPAG Scotland
- Citizens Advice Bureau Training — Barnsley & Leeds CAB
How I work
Every person I see is different, and I tailor what I do to what you actually need. We usually begin with a free 10-minute call so you can ask questions and we can get a sense of whether working together feels right — there’s no pressure and no commitment required.
Sessions last 50 minutes at the South Yorkshire Physiotherapy Centre, Day Street, Barnsley (S70 1NW), or online by secure video. Available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 08:00–18:00, Wednesday 08:00–14:00, and Friday 08:00–12:00 (weekends closed).
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 10-minute call. We'll talk, and you decide what feels right.