Simone Riviere , BACP

Simone Riviere is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who recognises how unpredictable and overwhelming life can feel. She works with people who experience low mood, anxiety or depression and with those who feel they have no one who understands the depth of their experience. Simone offers a space to share difficult thoughts when others may not be available or when it feels too hard to speak to those close to you.

Working together, Simone supports clients in untangling painful thoughts and emotions and in finding perspective and breathing space. Her approach emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the central element of change, offering compassionate, non-judgemental attention that honours each personâs experience. Therapy with Simone aims to help restore a sense of balance and to open possibilities for coping and growth.

She practises in an integrative way, tailoring methods to each person and offering both short-term and open-ended therapy. Simone holds the credential BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which recognises her membership of the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Simone draws on client-centered, Jungian and mindfulness approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive space in which clients lead the pace and content of sessions - it is often helpful for emotional difficulties, relationship concerns and building self-understanding. Jungian therapy explores personal meaning, symbols and life patterns, offering ways to work with identity, life transitions and deeper emotional material. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical exercises to notice thoughts and sensations with less reactivity, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and managing overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Simone works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals when appropriate to identify the methods that best fit a personâs goals, preferences and circumstances, adapting the work as needs change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life and to access support from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in how and when people engage in therapy, helping clients maintain continuity of care and fit sessions into busy routines.