Pat Smith - Adv.Dip. In Counselling

Profile

I am an experienced female counsellor and I can offer both individual and couples counselling from my private practice which is based in Horsham.

Afternoon and evening sessions are available and I will endeavour to see you within one week from your initial enquiry.

I offer both long term and short term therapy in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment in which you will be able to develop a greater understanding about yourself so that you can make any changes necessary to fulfil your potential

A good relationship between the client and the therapist is essential for promoting trust, confidence, a sense of wellbeing and growth and that is why a committment to further sessions is only made at the end of the first session.

I work with a variety of problems including couples counselling, relationship counselling, child related relationships, bereavement, lonlieness, stress, anxiety and depression, low self esteem and low self confidence,eating disorders, self harm, abuse and bullying, addictions, sexual problems and obsessive compulsive disorder and phobias, work related issues and communication skills. My approach is integrative and person centred and I tailor the work to each individuals requirements.

Free easy access parking is available 

I look forward to assisting you to make the changes that you feel are necessary in your life.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

My qualifications:

1996 Certificate in Counselling Skills
1999 Advanced Diploma in Counselling
2001 Art Therapy Certificate

My experience:

I worked at Guildcare in Worthing from 1996-1998 and at Offington Counselling Service in Worthing from 1997-2005. During this time I opened my own private practice in Horsham in 2000.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Pre-nuptial Counselling
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Panic attacks

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

A full one hour session costs:
£35 for individuals

£45 for couples

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