Charlie Gould-Smith

My office is in Ocean Village, Southampton

My office hours are:

Tuesday- 9am- 6pm (online sessions only)

Wednesday- 9am - 16:30 pm (face to face or online sessions)

Friday- 9am - 16:30pm (face to face or online sessions)

Please note that sadly my current office space is not wheelchair accessible, if you have mobility needs please let me know and I will do my upmost to accommodate you.

Online sessions are set up as a video call, but should you wish them to be voice calls, please let me know.

Hi, I am Charlie, pronouns she/her.

One of the hardest things to do in life is admit we need help and then to reach out for it. Reading this means you have done one of those things and are hoping to do the other. There are times in life or things we experience which we can really struggle with emotionally. At times like this it can be useful to talk to someone. Talking to friends or family can be difficult as we may not want to burden them, or maybe they feel too close to the situation, or maybe you need or want some space to work out your own thoughts, feelings and what you need to do for yourself.

I am a Person Centred counsellor. At its core Person Centred counselling has a belief that everyone has an innate ability to grow, develop and change; to allow them to know themselves better and to make the best decision for them when given the right space in which to do that. It is my job to create that space.

During a session I aim to create an accepting, safe and supportive environment where you can explore whatever you want and need to, there is no subject, situation or feelings that are off limits, anything and everything is welcome. I will listen with understanding, empathy and acceptance and hope to create a warm, genuine, and honest therapeutic relationship, that will allow you to explore everything you want to and empower you to make decisions that will benefit you the most.

I believe that you are the expert in your own life and whatever you need to explore I will walk side by side with you in that exploration. I cannot fix things, I cannot wave a magic wand and make everything better, I and probably all therapist wish we could. But together we will: work collaboratively through what needs working through in that safe, accepting and supportive space; allow you to explore your inner world; find the answers or solutions, and empower you to make the decisions and take the action that will most benefit you.

General

I can work with a wide range of subjects such as: depression; anxiety; suicide; self-harm; eating disorders; trauma; stress; grief and bereavement; loss; managing emotions and behaviour; sexual identity; low self esteem, and relationship issues as well as many more.

LGBTQIA+ Community

Our identity is fundamental to who we are and it is something that is continually changing and developing as we go through life. A key part of identity is how we identify and relate to our gender and sexuality. How we identify with and relate to those things are different for each of us and can vary day to day, moment to moment. Wherever you are in that journey and wherever that exploration may take you, I will hold that space for you, accept you and value you; because everyone deserves to have their identity respected, recognised and valued.

I have volunteered with Beyond Reflections (a gender identity charity) as a counsellor since 2020. 

Grief, Bereavement and Loss

Greif is an intensely personal thing for each of us and what may feel normal and natural to one person will feel alien to another; some things feel normal and ok, others don’t. As with all my clients I work to ensure a space that feels safe, supportive and accepting of whatever needs to be bought in it, and that space will be different for each client and there needs.

I worked with Cruse Bereavement Support throughout the covid pandemic as bereavement support volunteer. Through this I saw not just how unique grief is to each of us; but the affect that Covid- 19 had on people’s experience of grief.

Teaching

I teach as I practise therapy- I am led by my students. There is a curriculum, but within that I allow my students to explore the areas they are most drawn to. I trust them that they know what they want and need to learn. I aim to facilitate my students learning, engagement and development; and most importantly I want to empower them to become the best people and therapists they can be.

Finding the right counsellor and type of counselling for you is vital to ensure success in therapy. An initial session is a chance for you to get an idea of my approach to counselling; get an idea of what a session and support would look like and to ask any questions you may have. It is also a chance for us to discuss whether it seems right for us to work together.

Therefore I offer first sessions free of charge. They can be up to 50 minutes and take place online though occasionally I can offer face to face initial sessions. If this is something you would like please let me know.

My office is in Ocean Village, Southampton.

My office hours are:

Tuesday- 9am- 6pm (online sessions only)

Wednesday- 9am - 16:30 pm (face to face or online sessions)

Friday- 9am - 16:30pm (face to face or online sessions)

Please note that sadly my current office space is not wheelchair accessible, if you have mobility needs please let me know and I will do my upmost to accommodate you.

Online sessions are set up as a video call, but should you wish them to be voice calls, please let me know.

Hi, I am Charlie, pronouns she/her.

One of the hardest things to do in life is admit we need help and then to reach out for it. Reading this means you have done one of those things and are hoping to do the other. There are times in life or things we experience which we can really struggle with emotionally. At times like this it can be useful to talk to someone. Talking to friends or family can be difficult as we may not want to burden them, or maybe they feel too close to the situation, or maybe you need or want some space to work out your own thoughts, feelings and what you need to do for yourself.

I am a Person Centred counsellor. At its core Person Centred counselling has a belief that everyone has an innate ability to grow, develop and change; to allow them to know themselves better and to make the best decision for them when given the right space in which to do that. It is my job to create that space.

During a session I aim to create an accepting, safe and supportive environment where you can explore whatever you want and need to, there is no subject, situation or feelings that are off limits, anything and everything is welcome. I will listen with understanding, empathy and acceptance and hope to create a warm, genuine, and honest therapeutic relationship, that will allow you to explore everything you want to and empower you to make decisions that will benefit you the most.

I believe that you are the expert in your own life and whatever you need to explore I will walk side by side with you in that exploration. I cannot fix things, I cannot wave a magic wand and make everything better, I and probably all therapist wish we could. But together we will: work collaboratively through what needs working through in that safe, accepting and supportive space; allow you to explore your inner world; find the answers or solutions, and empower you to make the decisions and take the action that will most benefit you.

General

I can work with a wide range of subjects such as: depression; anxiety; suicide; self-harm; eating disorders; trauma; stress; grief and bereavement; loss; managing emotions and behaviour; sexual identity; low self esteem, and relationship issues as well as many more.

Working with the LGBTQIA+ Community

Our identity is fundamental to who we are and it is something that is continually changing and developing as we go through life. A key part of identity is how we identify and relate to our gender and sexuality. How we identify with and relate to those things are different for each of us and can vary day to day, moment to moment. Wherever you are in that journey and wherever that exploration may take you, I will hold that space for you, accept you and value you; because everyone deserves to have their identity respected, recognised and valued.

I have volunteered with Beyond Reflections (a gender identity charity) as a counsellor since 2020.

Grief, Bereavement and Loss

Greif is an intensely personal thing for each of us and what may feel normal and natural to one person will feel alien to another; some things feel normal and ok, others don’t. As with all my clients I work to ensure a space that feels safe, supportive and accepting of whatever needs to be bought in it, and that space will be different for each client and there needs.

I worked with Cruse Bereavement Support throughout the covid pandemic as bereavement support volunteer. Through this I saw not just how unique grief is to each of us; but the affect that Covid- 19 had on people’s experience of grief.

Teaching

I teach as I practise therapy- I am led by my students. There is a curriculum, but within that I allow my students to explore the areas they are most drawn to. I trust them that they know what they want and need to learn. I aim to facilitate my students learning, engagement and development; and most importantly I want to empower them to become the best people and therapists they can be.

Finding the right counsellor and type of counselling for you is vital to ensure success in therapy. An initial session is a chance for you to get an idea of my approach to counselling; get an idea of what a session and support would look like and to ask any questions you may have. It is also a chance for us to discuss whether it seems right for us to work together.

Therefore I offer first sessions free of charge. They can be up to 50 minutes and take place online though occasionally I can offer face to face initial sessions. If this is something you would like please let me know.

My current office hours are:

Tuesday- 9am- 6pm (online sessions only)

Wednesday- 9am - 16:30 pm (face to face or online sessions)

Friday- 9am - 16:30pm (face to face or online sessions)

Please note that sadly my current office space is not wheelchair accessible, if you have mobility needs please let me know and I will do my upmost to accommodate you.

Online sessions are set up as a video call, but should you wish them to be voice calls, please let me know.

I am Charlie, pronouns she/her.

One of the hardest things to do in life is admit we need help and then to reach out for it. Reading this means you have done one of those things and are hoping to do the other. There are times in life or things we experience which we can really struggle with emotionally. At times like this it can be useful to talk to someone. Talking to friends or family can be difficult as we may not want to burden them, or maybe they feel too close to the situation, or maybe you need or want some space to work out your own thoughts, feelings and what you need to do for yourself.

I am a Person Centred counsellor. At its core Person Centred counselling has a belief that everyone has an innate ability to grow, develop and change; to allow them to know themselves better and to make the best decision for them when given the right space in which to do that. It is my job to create that space.

During a session I aim to create an accepting, safe and supportive environment where you can explore whatever you want and need to, there is no subject, situation or feelings that are off limits, anything and everything is welcome. I will listen with understanding, empathy and acceptance and hope to create a warm, genuine, and honest therapeutic relationship, that will allow you to explore everything you want to and empower you to make decisions that will benefit you the most.

I believe that you are the expert in your own life and whatever you need to explore I will walk side by side with you in that exploration. I cannot fix things, I cannot wave a magic wand and make everything better, I and probably all therapist wish we could. But together we will: work collaboratively through what needs working through in that safe, accepting and supportive space; allow you to explore your inner world; find the answers or solutions, and empower you to make the decisions and take the action that will most benefit you.

General

I can work with a wide range of subjects such as: depression; anxiety; suicide; self-harm; eating disorders; trauma; stress; grief and bereavement; loss; managing emotions and behaviour; sexual identity; low self esteem, and relationship issues as well as many more.

Working with the LGBTQIA+ Community

Our identity is fundamental to who we are and it is something that is continually changing and developing as we go through life. A key part of identity is how we identify and relate to our gender and sexuality. How we identify with and relate to those things are different for each of us and can vary day to day, moment to moment. Wherever you are in that journey and wherever that exploration may take you, I will hold that space for you, accept you and value you; because everyone deserves to have their identity respected, recognised and valued.

I have volunteered with Beyond Reflections (a gender identity charity) as a counsellor since 2020. 

Grief, Bereavement and Loss

Greif is an intensely personal thing for each of us and what may feel normal and natural to one person will feel alien to another; some things feel normal and ok, others don’t. As with all my clients I work to ensure a space that feels safe, supportive and accepting of whatever needs to be bought in it, and that space will be different for each client and there needs.

I worked with Cruse Bereavement Support throughout the covid pandemic as bereavement support volunteer. Through this I saw not just how unique grief is to each of us; but the affect that Covid- 19 had on people’s experience of grief.

Teaching

I teach as I practise therapy- I am led by my students. There is a curriculum, but within that I allow my students to explore the areas they are most drawn to. I trust them that they know what they want and need to learn. I aim to facilitate my students learning, engagement and development; and most importantly I want to empower them to become the best people and therapists they can be.

Finding the right counsellor and type of counselling for you is vital to ensure success in therapy. An initial session is a chance for you to get an idea of my approach to counselling; get an idea of what a session and support would look like and to ask any questions you may have. It is also a chance for us to discuss whether it seems right for us to work together. 

Therefore I offer first sessions free of charge. They can be up to 50 minutes and take place online though occasionally I can offer face to face initial sessions. If this is something you would like please let me know.

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My current office hours are:

Tuesday- 9am- 6pm (online and walk and talk sessions)

Wednesday- 9am - 16:30 pm (online sessions)

Friday- 9am - 16:30pm (online sessions all day, walk and talk session pm only)

Online sessions are set up online as a video call, but should you want to do an online voice call, please let me know.

I am Charlie, pronouns she/her.

One of the hardest things to do in life is admit we need help and then to reach out for it. Reading this means you have done one of those things and are hoping to do the other. There are times in life or things we experience which we can really struggle with emotionally. At times like this it can be useful to talk to someone. Talking to friends or family can be difficult as we may not want to burden them, or maybe they feel too close to the situation, or maybe you need or want some space to work out your own thoughts, feelings and what you need to do for yourself.

I am a Person Centred counsellor. At its core Person Centred counselling has a belief that everyone has an innate ability to grow, develop and change; to allow them to know themselves better and to make the best decision for them when given the right space in which to do that. It is my job to create that space.

During a session I aim to create an accepting, safe and supportive environment where you can explore whatever you want and need to, there is no subject, situation or feelings that are off limits, anything and everything is welcome. I will listen with understanding, empathy and acceptance and hope to create a warm, genuine, and honest therapeutic relationship, that will allow you to explore everything you want to and empower you to make decisions that will benefit you the most.

I believe that you are the expert in your own life and whatever you need to explore I will walk side by side with you in that exploration. I cannot fix things, I cannot wave a magic wand and make everything better, I and probably all therapist wish we could. But together we will: work collaboratively through what needs working through in that safe, accepting and supportive space; allow you to explore your inner world; find the answers or solutions, and empower you to make the decisions and take the action that will most benefit you.

General

I can work with a wide range of subjects such as: depression; anxiety; suicide; self-harm; eating disorders; trauma; stress; grief and bereavement; loss; managing emotions and behaviour; sexual identity; low self esteem, and relationship issues as well as many more.

Working with the LGBTQIA+ Community

Our identity is fundamental to who we are and it is something that is continually changing and developing as we go through life. A key part of identity is how we identify and relate to our gender and sexuality. How we identify with and relate to those things are different for each of us and can vary day to day, moment to moment. Wherever you are in that journey and wherever that exploration may take you, I will hold that space for you, accept you and value you; because everyone deserves to have their identity respected, recognised and valued.

I have volunteered with Beyond Reflections (a gender identity charity) as a counsellor since 2020. 

Grief, Bereavement and Loss

Greif is an intensely personal thing for each of us and what may feel normal and natural to one person will feel alien to another; some things feel normal and ok, others don’t. As with all my clients I work to ensure a space that feels safe, supportive and accepting of whatever needs to be bought in it, and that space will be different for each client and there needs.

I worked with Cruse Bereavement Support throughout the covid pandemic as bereavement support volunteer. Through this I saw not just how unique grief is to each of us; but also the affect that Covid- 19 had on people’s experience of grief.

Teaching

I teach as I practise therapy- I am led by my students. There is a curriculum, but within that I allow my students to explore the areas they are most drawn to. I trust them that they know what they want and need to learn. I aim to facilitate my students learning, engagement and development; and most importantly I want to empower them to become the best people and therapists they can be.

Finding the right counsellor and type of counselling for you is vital to ensure success in therapy. An initial session is a chance for you to get an idea of my approach to counselling; get an idea of what a session and support would look like and to ask any questions you may have. It is also a chance for us to discuss whether it seems right for us to work together.

Therefore I offer first sessions free of charge with no obligation to continue. They can be up to 50 minutes and take place online.