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 CounsellingLeeds University
- Diploma in SupervisionLeeds Centre for Psychological Development
- Diploma in Couple CounsellingCounselling Works
- CBT for Depression & AnxietyPsychotherapy UK & Counselling Works
- Diploma in HypnotherapyAcademy of Clinical & Medical Hypnosis
- Counselling CertificateBarnsley College
Further specialist training
- Sexualised Trauma & Rape InvestigationSTAR / West Yorkshire Police
- Child Abuse, Neglect & ProtectionBMBC & STAR
- Gambling Addictiontrained with GamCare and delivered GamCare-funded gambling counselling (2014 to 2020)
- Parental Substance Use & FamiliesBMBC
- Adolescent Clients & Mental HealthSTAR
- Domestic Violence & SafeguardingBMBC & NHS
- Conflict Resolution & DiversityNHS
- Housing, Asylum Seekers & Refugees SupportNHS
- Welfare Benefits TrainingCPAG Scotland
- Citizens Advice Bureau TrainingBarnsley & 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.