Simone Riviere

Simone Riviere is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of her work. She aims to make therapy a calm space where people can talk about feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or stuck. Simone draws on different approaches to suit each person she sees and offers both short-term and open-ended therapy.

Simone understands life can feel unpredictable and frustrating. She listens without judgement and helps people untangle difficult thoughts and emotions. The goal is to create some breathing space and a clearer sense of balance.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns that often appear together. These include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and relationships. Simone also works with people facing addiction, compassion fatigue, ADHD and changes such as divorce and separation.

She uses client-centred and psychodynamic ideas alongside mindfulness and Jungian thinking. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help with making changes. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and finding small, practical steps forward.

Simone has been practising for 10 years and holds BACP registration. She works from the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. People who live outside the UK can be seen as well, and session arrangements are made when booking.

How core approaches inform online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. It involves active listening, reflecting feelings and helping people feel heard so they can explore what matters to them. This approach is often useful for relationship worries, grief and low mood.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgement. It helps reduce stress and rumination and can be used alongside other approaches when people feel overwhelmed or anxious.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time, including early relationships and attachment issues. It helps people understand how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviours, which can be relevant when navigating separation or longstanding relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor the mix of methods collaboratively. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the shape of therapy can change if needed.

If you want to know how sessions will be run, please confirm the available session formats when you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins without travel, or offer shorter sessions when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to help therapy slot into everyday life.