Barnsley Counselling Services Tracy Simpson · MBACP
Your counsellor

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. The relationship between us is the foundation. I draw on ideas from different approaches, including psychodynamic thinking, and 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.

From 2001 to 2006 I was a listening volunteer with Barnsley Samaritans, answering calls from people in distress.

I also offer counselling supervision in Barnsley for qualified counsellors.

Qualifications

  • Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling
    Leeds University
  • Diploma in Supervision
    Leeds Centre for Psychological Development
  • Diploma in Couple Counselling
    Counselling Works
  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy
    Academy of Clinical & Medical Hypnosis
  • Counselling Certificate
    Barnsley College

Further training

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression (course, 19 May 2012)
    Psychotherapy UK & Counselling Works
  • 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 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 in private counselling rooms within the South Yorkshire Physiotherapy Centre, Day Street, Barnsley (S70 1NW), or online by secure video. Available Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 (closed weekends).

Not sure where to start?

Book a free 10-minute call, or book a session directly. Either way, you decide what feels right.

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