Helen Smith
Hello, I’m Helen. I am a BACP Registered Counsellor. I work with all ages 18+. I welcome clients from all backgrounds irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability or faith. Sometimes we feel stuck, overwhelmed or confused. Sometimes we struggle to express our emotions or feel uncertain as to who we are. Life may be hard right now due to a specific challenge such as illness, loss or relationship issues. Or the cause of our struggles might be unclear.
There is no right or wrong way to ‘do therapy’ and my approach is flexible to meet your individual needs. Our relationship is key to a positive experience in therapy. In a supportive and nurturing environment where you feel free to be yourself, we explore what’s important to you. Taking time out from your busy life and simply being present with another can create space for new possibilities to emerge. We might be curious about your thoughts, emotions and physical experience. We might discover a pattern or behaviour which impacts your relationships or emotional wellbeing. Or we might work on unresolved issues from the past or creatively in the present. All of this can reveal choices for how you live in the future. I have worked with clients in many areas, for example relationship issues, loss, overthinking, anxiety, chronic illness, emotional wellbeing, identity and lack of purpose.
Psychotherapy has helped me to know myself better and more fully experience the world around me. It has given me new perspectives and choices and improved my relationships. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in the legal sector as a patent attorney. I am a parent to two teenage children and in my free time I like being active, being outdoors, reading and travelling. Next steps Reaching out can feel like a big step and there is no expectation or obligation for us to work. The initial session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Our relationship is fundamental to the therapy and so it is important that we feel comfortable together. I aim to provide a space where you feel safe and understood. We can discuss your needs and see if we can work together to provide what you are looking for. Please get in touch to arrange an initial session or a complimentary phone or video call to talk about any questions or concerns you have. I look forward to hearing from you.
