Simi Valecha Johnson, climate aware therapist and mentor, online therapy and wellbeing support

Hi, I’m Simi

I'm a UK-trained Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, Holistic Health Coach, certified Yoga Teacher, and a trauma-informed, hormone-aware practitioner.

What do I do?

I help adults navigate life's big transitions through therapy, coaching, and nervous system-informed practices.

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The only constant in life is change. And change can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from ourselves.

I work with people who are experiencing:

  • major life transitions

  • uncertainty or feeling "stuck"

  • identity shifts

  • anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm

  • burnout

  • grief and loss

  • menopause and hormonal change

  • career, relationship, or family changes

I offer a reflective space to help you better understand yourself and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Whether you're looking for deeper therapeutic support, time-limited coaching, or nervous system regulation through Yoga Nidra and breathwork, my intention is to offer a space that feels grounded, compassionate, and genuinely supportive.

How I work

My approach is warm, collaborative, straight-talking, and trauma-informed. I don't believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to emotional wellbeing, so I tailor my work to the individual sitting in front of me.

Drawing from psychotherapy, coaching, somatic awareness, creativity, and nervous system-informed practices, we'll work together to find an approach that feels both supportive and practical. Sometimes that may involve exploring emotions and patterns in greater depth. At other times, it may mean focusing on practical strategies, developing new perspectives, or learning ways to better regulate your nervous system.

I don’t have a magic wand (sorry). My role is to help you better understand yourself and your experiences, and develop the confidence and resources to navigate life's challenges in a way that feels authentic to you.

Whatever brings you here, my aim is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, challenged and supported to develop greater self-awareness, self-trust, and resilience.

A Little about Me…

Having grown up between three cultures, I've spent much of my life living between worlds. That experience has shaped how I see people, relationships, identity, and change.

I understand both the richness and the complexity that can come from not fitting neatly into one place, culture, or way of being. When someone asks, "So, where are you from?" the answer isn't always straightforward.

Perhaps that's why I've always been drawn to working with people during life's transitions. I know what it feels like to navigate uncertainty, adapt to change, and find your footing again when life takes an unexpected turn.

My approach to wellbeing is also influenced by both Eastern and Western philosophies. Alongside my psychotherapy training, my interest in yoga, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and holistic health has shaped how I think about emotional wellbeing. I believe our mental, emotional, and physical health are deeply interconnected, and I try to reflect that in the way I work.

Ultimately, I believe that while we can't always choose what happens to us, we can learn to meet life's transitions with greater awareness, self-compassion, and resilience.

Qualifications and Certifications:

Integrative Arts Therapist, MA

HCPC Registered

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

20 Hour Foundations of TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga

50-hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Climate Psychology Alliance UK - Climate Cafe Facilitator

CIIS Climate Psychology Certificate

Menopause Coaching Certificate

CBT For Menopause Psychological Care

Simi Valecha Johnson, South Asian arts psychotherapist and founder of SV Therapy, online therapy UK