Sarah Smith

Perhaps you are struggling to communicate you needs within a particular relationship in your life; or feel "stuck" in repetitive communication patterns with others. Perhaps you have been struggling with your own mental health, and are noticing how this is impacted by, and impacts your position in certain close relationships. 

As an individual, couple, or as a family, I can explore with you different ways of understanding and communicating about those things which may be troubling you. I believe that therapy can help us to tap into our own resources and solutions to problems which maybe feel more difficult to discover alone. I'm an experienced therapist with dual Masters level qualifications in both Dance Movement Psychotherapy, and Family/Systemic Psychotherapy, and am a full clinical member of UKCP. I utilise both approaches in my practice, as well as influences from other modalities to offer a safe, creative space in which to explore the issues which may be brining you to seek therapy. 

I understand that at times it may feel difficult to find the words to express when things don't feel quite right. I offer a holistic approach which will support you to attend and give space to the emotions, thoughts, and/or body-based experiences which might otherwise feel difficult to unpick, understand, and express. 

I have been in practice as a Psychotherapist since 2010, and prior to training gained a variety of experience both in the UK and abroad in various education and social care settings. In addition to my private practice, I currently work for a leading private hospital group as a Systemic Psychotherapist, facilitating inpatient groups, individual and family psychotherapy, as well as reflective practice and team consultation for staff groups. I have gained extensive experience of working with people within specialist Eating Disorder treatment services, and in addition to this, have gained a wide variety of experience in working with individuals, couples, families on many other difficulties in different areas of mental health and wellbeing, and relationships.