About Counselling
Counselling gives you the space to explore your thoughts and feelings. It can help you to understand yourself better and approach the challenges you might be facing.
People seek counselling for different reasons. You may be having issues in your relationships or experiencing difficult emotions. It may be that you are struggling to cope with something that has happened in your life, or that you are distressed and you don’t know why. Perhaps, you just want to understand why you are the way that you are and break patterns that seem to be holding you back.
Whatever your reason for coming to counselling- your counsellor can help you to make sense of these experiences and work together to find a way forward.
About Me
I am a qualified integrative counsellor. This means I combine theories from a number of different approaches to counselling such as; Person- centred, Psychodynamic and Gestalt. During our initial phone call we can talk more about what this means and how it might look in our sessions together.
Ultimately, I don’t believe that there is a single approach that will work for all individuals in all situations. The therapy will evolve with the approach and pace that feels right for you.
I believe that the client holds the answers to their problems and that through increasing self-awareness they can change.
Over the past 16 years, I have worked and volunteered in various mental health, addiction and young persons services. I previously, managed a local mental health charity and provided training and supervision to individuals, groups and workplaces.
I have experience of working with:
Low self esteem | Addictions | Imposter syndrome | Anxiety and depression | Relationships | family issues | Shame and guilt | Bereavement and loss | Trauma | Sexual abuse | Stress, and work-related problems | Body image issues | 16-18 year olds | Adults | Grief |
Qualifications:
Diploma in Professional Studies Counselling, University of the West of England
Certificate in Counselling Skills, University of the West of England
Professional Course, Essential elements of counselling young people
Degree in Applied Psychology BSc, Cardiff University
I am a BACP Registered Counsellor and therefore abide by their code of ethics and conduct. I undertake regular professional development and supervision. I hold full professional liability insurance.
About the cost
I offer both short and long-term counselling. In the case of long-term counselling we will have regular review sessions to make sure the counselling is still helpful.
Sessions will last 50 minutes. The cost is £55 per session. Concessionary rates are available, (please ask if cost is an issue).
Fees are payable by cash or by online banking on the day. It is also possible to block book sessions and I can provide invoices upon request.
The sessions will take place online or at The Practice Rooms in Southville, Clifton or Westbury-on-Trym.
Please note that the full fee is payable if a session is missed without 48 hours notice.
Contact
If you have any questions or wish to book an initial appointment you can use the contact form or email me at hannahsmartcounselling@gmail.com
You can also contact me on 07511010532.
Feel free to leave a voicemail if I am unable to take the call.
I will always try to respond to any form of contact within 24 hours.
