Lee Sims

Supervision sits at the heart of therapeutic practice — a space where you can bring yourself, your clients, and the wide‑ranging dynamics at play. My aim is to sit alongside you, wherever you are on your professional journey, holding in mind you as a person just as much as you as a therapist. You can expect compassion, warmth, empathy, and a little humour. You can also expect honesty and gentle challenge, as I believe supervision is most effective when it is collaborative.

I work in an integrative way, drawing on person‑centred, attachment‑based and CBT approaches. I also have experience in short‑term therapy (6 sessions) and can incorporate elements of a solution‑focused approach where helpful.

I have been trained in the Seven‑Eyed Model, which supports exploration of your client relationships through multiple lenses — including the wider context of therapeutic practice. While supervision is not personal therapy (and good boundaries help ensure this), I believe that when something in your wider life may impact client work, having a space to be heard can be valuable.

For those starting out in the profession, I am also happy to support with practical aspects such as contracting, insurance, websites, and other relevant considerations.

While I think it’s helpful to come prepared for supervision, my approach is for supervisees to lead the direction of our sessions. That said, I may check in on something important that emerged previously.

Who I Work With -

​Because I hope you will feel safe enough to be open and transparent with me, I think it’s equally important to be transparent with anyone considering supervision with me.

​My therapy practice is entirely online. While I was trained and have some experience in face‑to‑face work, if your practice is exclusively in‑person, I may not be the best fit. Similarly, although I offer single‑session and email therapy as a therapist, I am not currently in a position to supervise this type of work. If your modality is primarily psychodynamic or Gestalt, I may also not be the right supervisor for you.

Fees & Availability -

I am currently completing my supervision training and can therefore offer sessions at a reduced rate of £25 for 60 minutes and £37.50 for 90 minutes until I qualify. Once qualified, my fees will be £60 for 60 minutes and £75 for 90 minutes. There is absolutely no obligation to continue working with me once my training ends, and I will always give at least one month’s notice before any fee increase.

My practice hours are Monday - Friday 7am to 7pm, with the exception of a Thursday where the last appointment is at 3pm.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation, which can be held by way of phone call or video call.

I believe it is important for us to have an initial conversation to see whether we would work well together. Supervision is an important aspect of a therapy practice and it is important for anyone who is considering working with me to feel comfortable before committing their time, money or themselves.

What's Next Counselling offers appointments from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (subject to availability)*

* I currently do not have availability for appointments before 9am or after 4pm on a Thursday.

• Do you find yourself overthinking every situation? Is anxiety holding you back from making decisions or seeking out new opportunities?
  
• Have you experienced trauma or been faced with traumatic situations and now struggle with your self-esteem, confidence or decision making?
  
• Are you experiencing a significant life transition or decision and you're unsure how to deal with it or are finding it hard to find the time and space to process your thoughts?​

If the answer to any of the above is yes, then What's Next Counselling can help you work towards 'What's Next' in your life.

At What's Next Counselling, I specialise in:

• Helping young people and adults manage their anxiety so that they can manage situations in a healthier and balanced way.
  
• Helping people who have experienced trauma to share their story in a confident manner without feeling judged so they they can begin the healing process.
  
• Helping individuals who are experiencing a challenging life transition or are needing to make an important life decision by providing them with a safe space to process the implications of such a decision or transition.

I am a fully qualified, insured counsellor and psychotherapist who holds registered membership with The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I offer Single Session, Short-Term or Long-Term therapy.​​ I believe in the benefits that clients can experience in having therapeutic conversations in a safe, boundaried and non-judgmental space.

I work with clients aged 13 and above.

I specialise in providing counselling services for those who are struggling with anxiety, have suffered trauma and those clients struggling with transitions in their life.

Such transitions could be:

Preparing for or leaving education.

Relationship breakdowns.

Changes in the family dynamics.

Bereavement.

Difficulties and challenges in being a parent.​

What's Next Counselling specialises in providing therapeutic conversations to those clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, trauma or life transitions/decisions.

Sessions are 60 minutes in length and cost £55. Working exclusively online, this means that I can be flexible around scheduling to meet the demands of your life. Sessions are held by way of telephone calls, video call or email.

My practice prides itself on putting you first as the client. I will work with you to ensure that you are happy with the therapeutic service that is being provided, always offering you the opportunity to offer feedback and ask any questions.

When you enquire about starting therapy, the first step will be a free 30 minute consultation, conducted by either telephone or video call. This will give us both an opportunity to see if we feel comfortable working together and for you to ask any questions you might have about me or the therapeutic process.​

If you decide to commence therapy, I will then email you a client information form to complete and my counselling contract. It is important for you to read the counselling contract before electronically signing it, to ensure you are comfortable with its content and to give you the opportunity to ask any questions about it.

Once the client information form and counselling contract have been returned, we will agree the day and time for your therapy session.

​I ask for payment prior to the session. Once payment has been received, I will email the video link to you or if you are accessing therapy by way of telephone call, I will contact you at the agreed time.