Carole Lesley Smith UKCP Registered Psychotherapist

Holmfirth Huddersfield West Yorks HD9
01484 683299 / 07913889046 Click here to Email me

Profile

What I can offer:
You might be wondering if therapy is for you? At times we experience difficulties which get in the way of living or relationships - if you would like the opportunity to talk and make changes for your self, life and relationships, then one to one sessions, or as a couple, with a non-judgemental professional can offer emotional support and help you find new possibilities in moving forward.

I am a qualified UKCP registered counsellor /psychotheraist and supervisor with 15 years experience of work in the voluntary sector, the NHS and private practice. My Gestalt approach draws upon humanistic and psychodynamic traditions which means that I recognise and value the potential of each person in their uniqueness and I will work with the 'tools' to suit you as an individual client. I will offer you the opportunity to explore your thoughts feelings and experiences in a safe and confidential setting in either long or short term work.

Gestalt means shape or whole; in other words I am interested in the whole of you as a person and how and what makes meaning in your life. Therapy can help you to become more aware of every aspect of yourself and how fixed patterns might be hindering you in what you want to achieve. Therapy will be focused on your aims for the future and your ability to gain more satisfaction from life.

What to expect:
On making contact with me, we will arrange a mutually convenient time for your first appointment. My practice is in the Holmfirth area of West Yorks. On our first meeting I will ask you what you would like to get from therapy and I will invite you to tell me a little about your history. This will give you a chance to meet me, get a feel for my approach and see if you would like to work with me. If you do, we will then look at ways of proceeding and what are the best ways forward for you. It is important that you have the right person to work with as this is an essential ingredient for therapy to work for you.

I work with individuals, couples, groups and will supervise practitioners and trainees.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

RN, RM
BSc(Hons)
MSc in Integtrative Counselling
PGCEA
UKCP registerd Psychotherapist in Gestalt
I also have training in the CBT (Cognitive Behavioural) approach

My early career was in the NHS as a trained nurse and then a midwife. I had management experience within the NHS before moving in to teaching where I now lead counselling courses.

I was initially trained in Person-Centred Counselling going on to a Masters in the Integrative Approach in Counselling at Nottingham University. I then trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy at Metanoia and the Sherwood Institute in Nottingham. I am registered with the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and I am bound by its Ethical Framework. I am insured and supervised in accordance with their guidelines.

I have worked as a counsellor/therapist in organisations offering loss and bereavement support, drugs and alcohol, trauma, abuse/violence, the NHS and with children.