Shan Smythe

Hello, thanks for looking at my listing. I currently have availability for new clients at various times on: Tuesdays (daytime) and Thursdays (daytime/evening).

I am a professional, qualified therapeutic counsellor working with individuals and couples in the Cotswolds. I am warm, empathic and genuine. I provide a safe, confidential space where you can express yourself freely and process complex thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.

Whatever brings you to seek counselling, I will work hard to understand your goals and support you as you move towards resolution, relief or change. 

Sessions are held in person at Fairford Therapy Centre, Gloucestershire. If you are not local or are unable to travel, I can provide counselling online or by telephone.  

By working integratively I can combine different counselling methods to suit your individual needs.

I take a Person-Centred approach in all of my work. At the heart of this lies the premise that we can grow, change and reach our full potential, under the right conditions. My role is to help you do just that, by providing a safe, trusting environment in which you can really understand your experience, and identify and break down the barriers which may be preventing you from moving forwards.

I also use Psychodynamic theory, looking at childhood experiences and the key relationships of our early years, which can have significant influence over our thoughts, feelings and actions as adults. Working through unresolved issues of your past can help you live more freely in your present.  

If you find expressing yourself with words difficult, I may use creative techniques to try and help you communicate in different ways.

I offer a free, 20-minute telephone introduction call so you have an opportunity to experience how it might be for us to work together. 

We will look at our contract in the first session, and I can answer any questions you may have about the counselling process and what to expect.