Glenda Smith

Glenda Smith
56 St Helens Park Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 2JJ

tel: 07840288522
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Counsellor Profile

There are times in our lives when we feel unable to cope. Sometimes it may seem as though there is no clear way through our troubles.
Everyone is unique and we all find different ways to cope, but sometimes our way no longer seems to work.

Talking confidentially to a Counsellor, who is skilled and impartial, in a safe space can give us time to see more clearly what is going on in our lives and to find new ways of coping.

My name is Glenda and I have a small, friendly private practice where you will not be judged or told what you "should" do.
I have worked with vulnerable children and adults as well as elderly people with Alzhiemers, and I have a long experience of careing for the mentally ill. I have also worked for an agency who helped the suicidal, which has given me an empathy and understanding of the difficulties that life can bring.
As well as my private practice I also work for Hastings and Rother Counselling Service where I work with referals from the NHS who bring a wide range of issues.
I believe in accepting clients unconditionally and building a genuine and warm relationship where we can work together to help you find new ways of coping and growing in confidence and self awareness.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

I have Certicates in Counselling skills and practise and an 'Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling' Which is accredited by the British Asssociation for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
My training is 'Intergrative' and draws from 'Person Centred', 'Gestalt',
'Transactional Analysis' and 'Psychosynthesis'.
I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a solution focused therapy, where apropriate.

I am a member of the BACP and adhere to their code of ethics.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Fees

The initial consultation gives us the opportunity to meet and explore what you want from counselling and see if we can work together.
I charge £30 for an hour sesson. Some concessions may be available.

Extra Information

Day time or evening appointments by arrangement.

Member Organisation(s)

BACP	- Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 30th June 2008