Counselling in YO30
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, phobias, stress and life difficulties. You may feel stuck in overthinking, avoidance or patterns that are affecting your confidence and everyday life. I offer warm, practical and collaborative therapy, tailored to your needs. I specialise in exposure-based approaches for OCD and phobias, helping you understand what keeps anxiety going, face what you fear and build confidence in responding differently. I also support clients through trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and significant life transitions.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, phobias, stress and life difficulties. You may feel stuck in overthinking, avoidance or patterns that are affecting your confidence and everyday life. I offer warm, practical and collaborative therapy, tailored to your needs. I specialise in exposure-based approaches for OCD and phobias, helping you understand what keeps anxiety going, face what you fear and build confidence in responding differently. I also support clients through trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and significant life transitions.
I appreciate that it can feel difficult in asking for help and to put trust in someone you have never met, especially with often upsetting and difficult issues. It can feel like we may have somehow failed or its a last resort in trying to resolve difficulties. I have helped many people like yourself, who also felt unsure initially on what to expect and feelings of trepidation or embarrassment in asking for help. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is all important to be effective in addressing the issues and helping you to make the changes that you want and to get things back on track.
I appreciate that it can feel difficult in asking for help and to put trust in someone you have never met, especially with often upsetting and difficult issues. It can feel like we may have somehow failed or its a last resort in trying to resolve difficulties. I have helped many people like yourself, who also felt unsure initially on what to expect and feelings of trepidation or embarrassment in asking for help. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is all important to be effective in addressing the issues and helping you to make the changes that you want and to get things back on track.
The counselling I provide offers you the time and space that so many of us need but often lack, especially when life becomes hard or you feel less able to cope as you once did. You may be struggling with depression, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or perhaps there is no label that can best describe where you are at right now. Whatever the case and wherever you are at, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for you to begin your counselling journey.
The counselling I provide offers you the time and space that so many of us need but often lack, especially when life becomes hard or you feel less able to cope as you once did. You may be struggling with depression, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or perhaps there is no label that can best describe where you are at right now. Whatever the case and wherever you are at, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for you to begin your counselling journey.
Hi there! My name is Keavy Smith. I am an experienced HCPC registered occupational therapist (psychotherapeutic occupational therapist). I have years of successful practice experience in the NHS, psychiatric hospitals, GP surgeries and forensic settings. As well as Occupational Therapy, I am trained in a Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Mindfulness and Meditation.
Hi there! My name is Keavy Smith. I am an experienced HCPC registered occupational therapist (psychotherapeutic occupational therapist). I have years of successful practice experience in the NHS, psychiatric hospitals, GP surgeries and forensic settings. As well as Occupational Therapy, I am trained in a Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Mindfulness and Meditation.
Life can feel tough and challenging at times. This may be following a specific life event, a change of circumstance, or for reasons completely unexpected or unknown. When we are struggling with something difficult we can often feel unhappy, confused, anxious or overwhelmed, with a sense of feeling stuck and unsure of where to start or what to do. Whatever your reason for accessing therapy, I believe that we all have the capacity for change and positive personal growth and that counselling can support you to bring about the change you want by helping you to find ways of placing yourself back in control.
Life can feel tough and challenging at times. This may be following a specific life event, a change of circumstance, or for reasons completely unexpected or unknown. When we are struggling with something difficult we can often feel unhappy, confused, anxious or overwhelmed, with a sense of feeling stuck and unsure of where to start or what to do. Whatever your reason for accessing therapy, I believe that we all have the capacity for change and positive personal growth and that counselling can support you to bring about the change you want by helping you to find ways of placing yourself back in control.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
With much understandable anxiety, overwhelm, depression, loss and sadness in our world today, I offer a caring, safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore whatever brings you to therapy at this time. Alongside you, I may work towards enabling a surer sense of yourself; safely working with relationship issues (in the past or present); to understand life-changes (e.g. divorce/separation/retirement/identity issues/ bereavement and loss); and in working traumatic moments or life-events. I offer short and longer term work. Each session can potentially discover something new as a spur to growth and healing.
With much understandable anxiety, overwhelm, depression, loss and sadness in our world today, I offer a caring, safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore whatever brings you to therapy at this time. Alongside you, I may work towards enabling a surer sense of yourself; safely working with relationship issues (in the past or present); to understand life-changes (e.g. divorce/separation/retirement/identity issues/ bereavement and loss); and in working traumatic moments or life-events. I offer short and longer term work. Each session can potentially discover something new as a spur to growth and healing.
Hello there …my name is Joanne and I specialise in Couples Therapy, Psychosexual Therapy and Sex/Porn addiction. All relationships have up’s and downs, this is quite normal and we have to re-adjust when life throws up new challenges. If you are experiencing any of the following difficulties and are finding it hard to resolve, then it may be time to seek experienced support:
Do you no longer feel able to talk to your partner or conversations always end in an argument?
Or maybe you are experiencing sexual difficulties loss of desire, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, which are causing you a great deal of distress.
Hello there …my name is Joanne and I specialise in Couples Therapy, Psychosexual Therapy and Sex/Porn addiction. All relationships have up’s and downs, this is quite normal and we have to re-adjust when life throws up new challenges. If you are experiencing any of the following difficulties and are finding it hard to resolve, then it may be time to seek experienced support:
Do you no longer feel able to talk to your partner or conversations always end in an argument?
Or maybe you are experiencing sexual difficulties loss of desire, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, which are causing you a great deal of distress.
I am passionate about helping people not only to feel better after a therapy session, but also to have insights, techniques, and support to feel better in the long term. I will work with you to understand how your psychological issues developed, what is maintaining them and how you can overcome them, in a safe and supportive way. After each session I will send you an email with key learning, helpful reflections and insights you gained and resources to build on our session across the week.
I am passionate about helping people not only to feel better after a therapy session, but also to have insights, techniques, and support to feel better in the long term. I will work with you to understand how your psychological issues developed, what is maintaining them and how you can overcome them, in a safe and supportive way. After each session I will send you an email with key learning, helpful reflections and insights you gained and resources to build on our session across the week.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in YO30
30+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in YO30 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Self Esteem |
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Complex PTSD |
| 65% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 90% | Aviva |
| 90% | AXA PPP |
| 90% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in YO30 see their clients
| 84% | In Person and Online | |
| 16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 14% | Male |