Simone RiviereBACP

Simone Riviere is a counsellor who focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship. She works in an integrative way and places the relationship at the centre of the work. Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings.

She sees people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. Simone also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, and issues around self-esteem and anger. Parenting strain, sleeping and eating difficulties, and career or life changes are part of her day to day practice as well.

Simone uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. That can include client-centred listening, psychodynamic ideas about past influence, Jungian perspectives on meaning, mindfulness to notice thoughts and feelings, and motivational interviewing to support change. She aims to match methods to what a person needs rather than using one fixed style.

She offers both short-term and open-ended work, depending on the situation. Sessions are set up so someone can step in, take a breath, and start untangling the thoughts that feel overwhelming. Simone has worked in the field for 10 years and holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as BACP.

Sessions aim to create space and perspective so daily life feels more manageable. If someone is unsure where to begin, Simone invites them to start with a simple conversation about what matters most now.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person and aims to offer empathic listening and understanding. Online, this looks like focused, reflective conversations where the counsellor follows what matters most to the client and helps them find their own solutions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily signals without judgement. In remote sessions this can include guided mindfulness exercises and short practices to use between contacts, helpful for stress, anxiety and sleep problems.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that may come from earlier relationships and experiences. In online work this approach supports conversations about recurring feelings and how past events shape present reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Simone works collaboratively to tailor methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust the balance of listening, reflection, practical exercises and change-focused techniques together with the client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote counselling helps fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to have regular short check-ins alongside day-to-day life.