Simonetta Juniper

My name is Simonetta (Sim) and I have been working as an Integrative Counsellor since 2012, supporting clients with a varied range of personal issues including anxiety, low self-esteem and bereavement.

I believe that everyone has the necessary inner resources to work through their own issues, but sometimes life events can get in the way of our ability to see the way forward. When that happens, counselling can offer the necessary support to regain focus and inner strength to live a happy and fulfilled life. Within a warm and supportive counselling relationship, I offer an Integrative approach including different tools and strategies, matched to the situation of each individual. I offer a safe and non-judgemental service as I believe that a therapeutic relationship, built on mutual trust is fundamental in moving forward towards achieving the changes which will lead to a more fulfilled and complete life.

My core theory is Person-Centred but I am also able to draw on Cognitive Behavioural techniques and Transactional Analysis elements. I am passionate about continually improving my way of practising and, following my Diploma I decided to deepen my knowledge of CBT techniques and obtained a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with the Centre of Excellence.

I qualified as an EMDR Practitioner in 2019 and have been offering EMDR therapy since then and also remotely since the start of the pandemic. Please feel free to enquire about my EMDR rates.

I am recognised by AXA insurance.

I have a degree in Psychology (BSc with Honours) from the Open University, which I completed in 2006,  full Public Liability Insurance and a current DBS. 

I have been working in Private Practice since I qualified and I have extensive experience of working with EAP companies offering short term therapy.

I hold a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and I work with trainees, qualified counsellors and other staff members of any helping profession. My training covered the Functional Model of supervision, the 7 eyed model and the cyclical model. 

My background is in Social Care, having worked in the local authority for 15 years, prior to embarking into my counselling journey and I feel that I have an understanding of the challenges that this profession faces on a day to day basis. 

Supervision is an extremely important process and I believe it should encourage personal and professional development and, at the same time, provide support. 

I am currently  offering online  and  face to face  session from my Aylesbury base.

During our first session we will carry out a thorough assessment to establish the best way for us to work together. This will involve discussing frequency, times and expectations.