Hannah Smart

No matter where you are in life, or what you are going through, if you are considering therapy, I believe that finding the right therapist is essential. It takes courage to open up and talk about problems and it is therefore, important that you should feel understood.

I aim to offer an empathic, thoughtful counselling experience. By creating a space, free from judgement, where you have the opportunity to explore your situation at your own pace. My hope is that you will feel empowered to process your thoughts and feelings in ways that are meaningful and helpful for you. 

I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I work to the BACP's Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and Professional Conduct Procedures and the BACP guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I offer weekly or fortnightly counselling sessions, of 50min duration, with a suggested initial 6 to 8-week course of therapy to be determined during the initial assessment and reviewed regularly. 

I currently offer sessions online via. Teams or Zoom, or telephone. I work with short-term and long-term clients depending on their needs.

My training is integrative, principally in the Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive models. This means that you are central to the entire process, and I can draw on a variety of theories, skills and techniques offering dynamic therapy tailored to your individual needs and goals. I have a wide range of experience supporting adults and young people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, I have extensive experience of working with neurodiversity and related issues.

It is important to find a counsellor with whom you can feel comfortable and this process can take time. 

If you would like to explore counselling with me, I offer a free 30min initial consultation. You can contact me via email or telephone. My telephone number is answered only by me so please leave a voicemail with your name and contact details and I will contact you in return.

In our first session we will have an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy and to talk through your hopes and expectations for our work together. 

I will explain the way I work and if you would like to go ahead, we will make an agreement between us which reflects how your needs will be honoured, within the context of safe, confidential and ethical practice.