Emma Smith

Welcome to my profile, My approach to therapy is a very open one; I tailor the work with what my clients need at the time. Therapy is an opportunity for personal growth and self-development. My approach emphasises developing self-awareness within a safe, supportive environment to help you discover the path in life that is best for you. I work on both a short term and long-term basis with adults only.

My aim is to provide you with a relationship built upon trust, openness and honesty, where you can feel accepted without judgement. A therapist will not give advice or offer the answers to your problems but will remain alongside you and help you find your own way forward. Working from a Humanistic approach, we will focus upon what is happening for you in the present; however, past and previous relationships clearly affect our present so these are explored as they arise. I take the lead from my client and work at their pace and challenge when appropriate to facilitate different/new perspectives and to help increase self-awareness.

My experience encompasses a diverse range of issues including (but not limited to) bereavement and loss, grief, loss of a pet, loss of a career, loss of a relationship, gender indentity, low self esteem, low self worth, relationship issues, family issues, feeling lost or stuck, domestic abuse, childhood abuse, addictions, anxiety, being heard, betrayal, affairs, clarity, depression, self harm, traumatic life events, childhood trauma, work related stress, feeling sad, panic attacks, phobias, divorce, separation, generalised anxiety disorder.

I know taking the first steps to seeking therapy is not always an easy decision, but I hope to make this process as comfortable as I can for you. Along with my private practice I also assist at local hospices and Cruse working with Bereavement & Loss and charity work in Domestic Abuse.

If you choose to contact me, we will first arrange for a free telephone consultation, this gives you the opportunity to tell me what you are seeking counselling for and you can ask any questions that may be on your mind. If you decide to go ahead with therapy we can arrange an initial assessment session.

What to expect in your first session.

The purpose of the first session is to meet each other and decide whether we can work together. Attending the first session does not mean you have to commit to a therapeutic contract with me.

I see my first meeting with a new client as an assessment session. I normally ask a number of questions to gain a good understanding of what brings you to counselling and identify your therapeutic needs. This is important so we can identify together how therapy can be useful to you. Additionally, in the first session, I explain how I work (for example confidentiality, cancellations, holidays, fees) and what you can expected from me.

The first session is also a good opportunity for you to ask any questions about my role, experience and training as a Therapist as well as Therapy in general.

I work in the picturesque market town of Bury St Edmunds & Harley St. London W1.

How long will we work together?

That depends on what you feel you need. Some people just need a few sessions to work through specific issues, others choose longer term therapy. You are completely in control of the length of your sessions.

All new clients can book a free initial telephone consultation.

Session fee 90 minutes from £100 & 50 minutes from £55 Per session.

EFT Sessions: 90 minutes duration £150 individuals (adults & adolescents)

The Human toolbox 8 week programme combined with EFT and Thrive £800 with telephone, text and email support in between sessions.

My fees are payable by BACs before each session or cash at the start of each session.

Some concession sessions are available.

Choosing the right therapist is an important part of the process.

If you are interested and think that I can support you then please contact me by phone or email and we can have a preliminary chat (there is no charge for this). I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

We would then meet for an initial session; again this would be a chat to see how I can help and how we could work together. You may also have further questions for me. This session is really for you to assess whether I am the right practitioner for you. If not, then this is absolutely fine and I will respect any decision you make.

If we decide to work together I will give you a contract which is essentially a practical guideline for the framework of therapy. We will also agree upon how we will work together which can always be re-negotiated dependent upon your needs.