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Libby Smiles

Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP

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43 Browning Avenue, Bournemouth BH5
01202 144254
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Life can deliver challenges, both for us as individuals and as a couple. Are you struggling with changes, feeling stuck or finding things hard to manage? Are you looking for help in managing daily stressors or perhaps longer term issues that have affected you or your relationships? I am here to help.
My name is Libby and I am a fully qualified and licensed therapist with over 20 years experience. I offer individual and couple's therapy in person or remotely. I specialise in relationship building, communication, conflict management and also intimacy issues. I work with clients in a supportive environment to explore and understand their needs and issues.
If you have have been looking for support to work through a specific issue, discover more about yourself or build or focus on your relationship I am here to support you - side by side.
Call or Libby Smiles now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01202 144254

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

43 Browning Avenue

Bournemouth BH5 map

01202 144254
I offer sessions in person or on Zoom or by phone. Please contact me for more information.
£55 Per Session  
Let's Connect 01202 144254
Photo of Libby Smiles, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

43 Browning Avenue

Bournemouth BH5 map

01202 144254
I offer sessions in person or on Zoom or by phone. Please contact me for more information.
£55 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £55
  • Couple Sessions £75
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque
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Please contact me on the above email to discuss billing enquiries.
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Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01202 144254
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Please contact me on the above email to discuss billing enquiries.
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Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01202 144254

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Elizabeth Sarah Smiles
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Psychology Bsc, Degree, Graduated 2004
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from COSRT Menopause / 2025
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Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 01202 144254
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Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 01202 144254

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Addiction
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I specialise in working in relationship therapy, looking at communication, patterns of relating and also sexual issues or concerns. I work with both individuals and couples face to face and online. I am also a specialist in concerns and issues relating to peri menopause and menopause.
Photo of Libby Smiles, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01202 144254
"
I specialise in working in relationship therapy, looking at communication, patterns of relating and also sexual issues or concerns. I work with both individuals and couples face to face and online. I am also a specialist in concerns and issues relating to peri menopause and menopause.
Photo of Libby Smiles, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01202 144254

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Transactional Analysis
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I am trained in many different types of therapy including Person-Centred, Transactional Analysis, CBT and various forms of Humanistic therapy. I have also completed a COSRT course on menopause and the impact on mind, sex and relationships. Often different approaches can suit a client and we can use multiple forms of therapy in our work together.
Photo of Libby Smiles, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01202 144254
"
I am trained in many different types of therapy including Person-Centred, Transactional Analysis, CBT and various forms of Humanistic therapy. I have also completed a COSRT course on menopause and the impact on mind, sex and relationships. Often different approaches can suit a client and we can use multiple forms of therapy in our work together.
Photo of Libby Smiles, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01202 144254

Location

Primary Location

43 Browning Avenue

Bournemouth BH5

01202 144254

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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I offer sessions in person or on Zoom or by phone. Please contact me for more information.
Photo of Libby Smiles, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01202 144254
"
I offer sessions in person or on Zoom or by phone. Please contact me for more information.
Photo of Libby Smiles, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Libby Smiles
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01202 144254