Simone Riviere

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship and intimacy
• Mindfulness and somatic work

About Simone

Simone Riviere works on stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma-related concerns using an integrative, relationship-centred approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has ten years' experience working with people through difficult life events and emotional distress.

Simone describes her practice as putting the relationship between counsellor and client at the centre. Sessions focus on listening to what matters to the individual and helping them untangle thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming. She offers both short-term work and open-ended counselling depending on what the person needs.

Her way of working draws on client-centred principles, where the client's perspective guides the conversation, and psychodynamic ideas that look at patterns from the past that affect current feelings. Jungian elements inform attention to personal meaning and inner imagery. Mindfulness methods are used to help people notice and manage strong emotions in the moment.

Simone also uses motivational interviewing to support change when someone wants to alter behaviour, and she includes somatic awareness to help with bodily reactions linked to stress and trauma. This blend aims to give practical ways to cope alongside deeper exploration of recurring difficulties.

She has supported people with a wide range of concerns including grief, depression, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, intimacy and sexual issues, ADHD and attachment or abandonment worries. Simone accepts international clients and offers counselling in English.

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective and priorities, with the counsellor following the person's lead to help them make sense of their feelings and decide what change is wanted. It suits people who need a listening, non-directive approach.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that developed earlier in life and how they show up now. It involves gentle reflection on recurring feelings and relationships and can help when problems repeat across situations.

Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention exercises to notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without judgement. This approach can support people with stress, anxiety and strong emotions by teaching short practical skills to use day-to-day.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree a plan together based on what the client needs, their goals and how they prefer to work. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to offer continuity of care and practical access for people living abroad.

Topics Simone lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Simone

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among the concerns she helps people with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises an integrative, relationship-centred approach drawing on client-centred, psychodynamic and Jungian ideas, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.