Barbara Smith

 Mon-Fri daytime availability

I am an Integrative therapist, which means I have been trained in a number of approaches so I can adapt to your needs. I also work relationally, believing the therapeutic relationship itself can be part of the healing process.

I provide a warm, understanding and compassionate approach and it is my aim to build a relationship of trust whereby you feel affirmed, understood and heard with no judgement.

I am committed to offering anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ a safe and empowering space to explore issues relating to gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD). My practice is NOT exclusively for the LGBTQ+ community.

I aim to be neurodiversity affirming throughout my practice and am open to discussing your communication needs, self-diagnosis is valid.

PG Diploma Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

Training & experience includes: Adoption,  Trauma, SEN & Disability, Dissociation, Shame, Bereavement, Loss, Suicide and self-harm, Neurodiversity, GSRD, LGBTQ+ community including polyamory and Trans awareness, Safeguarding, and online and telephone counselling training.

Online sessions only.

Therapy can be short or long term. The number of sessions is up to you, and you may not know at this stage how many that will be.

I usually recommend a minimum of 6 sessions to allow the counselling process to develop.

Typically we would meet weekly at regular times eg same time, same day each week. There is some flexibility with this.

Each session is for 60 minutes via Zoom.

Fee per session: £60 to be paid prior to session

Once you have made contact, I will then offer a free 15 minute call to help work out if I'm the right therapist for you and if you feel comfortable working with me.

I will try and answer any questions. But also, have a look at my website as your question may be answered there: www.barbaracounselling.co.uk