Jane Smith, MBACP, Grad Dip Couns, BSc(Hons) Psychology, PhD

Profile

I am a qualified and highly experienced Counsellor offering a FREE initial consultation. It is important for you to be able to ensure that you have chosen the most appropriate counsellor for you.

I have worked extensively in the university sector, in the NHS, in staff counselling, in a hospice offering support to both patients, carers and the bereaved and also in my own private practice. In addition I have previously worked as an academic psychologist within the university sector.

My theoretical approach is integrative but rooted in a person-centred perspective and also using cognitive behavioural, brief solution focused, psychodynamic and other therapies.

My particular specialist areas are loss/bereavement, depression, self esteem, stress and anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues and occupational health. I am also experienced in pain management and coping with long term illness.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Member of BACP

BSc (Hons) Psychology

PhD Health Psychology

Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Training in Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Alcoholism
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Gender Identity
• Generalised Anxiety
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Smoking
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Pain Management
Coping with long term illness

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

The first session is free for new clients with no obligation to continue.

Thereafter my fee is £45 per hourly session

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