Counsellor profile
Simone Riviere, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 10 years of experience
Integrative counsellor focusing on relationships and trauma
Continue with SimoneAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (382363)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Simone supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Relationship issues
About Simone
BACP. Simone Riviere has ten years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and LGBT concerns, among other difficulties. Simone describes her practice as integrative, placing relationship at the centre of counselling and offering both short-term and open-ended work.
Simone uses a mix of approaches drawn from client-centred work, Jungian ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking. In sessions she focuses on listening and helping people sort through their thoughts and feelings. She aims to help clients find perspective, reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of balance in day-to-day life.
Her practice addresses a wide range of specific issues, including intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem. She also lists ADHD, bipolar, compassion fatigue and career concerns among her focus areas. Additional topics she works with include abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and family of origin problems.
Simone also notes experience with complex relationship dynamics such as codependency, commitment and communication problems, blended family issues, BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, and domestic violence. She offers support around separation and divorce, dissociation and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom and she accepts international clients. Simone asks people to use the site matching process to choose a counselling option and schedule a first session.
How Simone applies core approaches in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the relationship and the client's experience at the heart of counselling. It involves active listening, reflecting what the client says and helping them feel heard, which can support issues like low mood, anxiety and self-esteem.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage strong emotions and reduce rumination. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, sleeping problems and managing overwhelming feelings.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns in feelings and relationships that repeat over time. It can help with attachment issues, family of origin problems and understanding recurring relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Simone will talk with a client about their goals, preferences and problem areas and suggest which combination of methods may be most useful. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach can be adjusted collaboratively.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and saving travel time. Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online counselling makes it easier to maintain regular sessions and to continue therapy alongside everyday life commitments.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in an integrative way that places relationship at the centre, using client-centred, psychodynamic and mindfulness-informed methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with Simone?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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