Kate Oliver-Smith

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Ad.Prof Dip.PC
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Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1
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About me

Inner Solace is a the140325-InnerSolace-38.jpgrapeutic service based in Salisbury offering face to face, online and telephone Skype sessions), using Psychotherapeutic Counselling approaches to enable you to take the steps you need, for a happier and fulfilling life.

Therapy Approaches

The approaches that I use in counselling are tailored to the needs of the individual and their circumstances. Through listening and understanding my clients I will select the most appropriate approaches and theoretical models that I believe will provide the most effective treatment.

Some of the types of approaches I may use in my therapeutic treatment include the following:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Low Intensity CBT)

CBT looks at resolving client problems by changing negative thought patterns. It provides a basis for helping clients identify the negative thoughts and behaviours and replace them with new alternatives, ultimately changing how they think about things and how what they do affects their thoughts and feelings. CBT is a widely used theory which is used to treat a wide range of problems including clients with mild to chronic conditions which affect them physically and mentally.

Including the CBT approach in therapy will involve clients’ participation in the form of completing homework tasks, keeping journals of your experience for reference and discussion and putting what they learn into practice.

Psychodynamic

This approach helps clients to understand the impact that our past experiences can have on our present lives. Therapy using this approach will explore the clients past from their childhood to the present day, including the influence of our subconscious minds to understand how this may have an impact on any difficulties in the present. Clients may through this approach be able to understand how and why they experience difficulties in the present through having insight and deeper understanding about themselves.

Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)

PCT is an approach that I believe should underpin all therapeutic relationships. It based on the belief that within each of us we hold the potential to live our lives to our maximum capacity. It encourages the individual to work out what areas they need to focus on and then to work out the best course of action to follow to resolve their issues. I use the PCT approach combined with other approaches to ensure that the therapy is as effective as it can be.

Training, qualifications & experience

Kate Oliver-Smith, Ad. Prof Dip.PC, LICBT

I have had an extensive career with people in a Human Resources capacity which has included working with individuals and groups to resolve personal and work place problems through mediation and counselling techniques.

During my early career I realised that I really enjoyed helping people to overcome their individual problems. I later wanted to put these counselling skills I had acquired over the years into a new career and felt that my experience only complimented my counselling, hypnotherapy and mediation work. This experience helps me develop my treatment for many issues and I have an awareness and non-judgmental consideration of the diversity of people, their attitudes, thoughts and feelings. The techniques I previously used needed to be tailored to the suit the employees and employers. This is no different to the need to tailor treatment in any therapeutic relationship in order to help clients find the solutions to their problems enabling them to take the steps they need for a more fulfilling life.

I believe we are all capable of achieving our realistic goals in life if we really want to and hypnotherapy, psychotherapeutic counselling and mediation can help individuals to achieve this.

Qualifications

Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Advanced Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Counselling Young People Diploma

PGCert Psychological Therapies Practice  (LICBT)
CIPD Diploma in Personnel Management
CIPD Core Management Programme

Accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Accredited member of The Foundation for Infant Loss Training

I take continual professional development very seriously and continue to attend workshops and training broadening my knowledge to ensure I have the tools to offer the most effective therapy I can to individuals.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Home visits are available for clients outside of the salisbury area where there are mobility issues by arrangement. An additional fee would be incurred to take account of travel costs. Home environments need to be suitable for counselling to take place and this would be discussed with you.

Some of the areas covered include the following;
Couples Counselling
Relationship Issues
Affairs & Betrayal
Divorce & Separation
Anxiety & Stress
Depression
Anger Management
Bi-polar
Family Issues
Addictions - Gambling, Alcoholism, Drugs, Smoking etc.
Post-natal depression
Bereavement/Infancy Loss

Fears & Phobias
Panic Disorders
Low self-esteem
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders

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Fees

£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Health Assured

Additional information

Therapy Charges

Counselling

The cost per hourly session for individuals is - £50

The cost per 40 minute session for teenagers is £35
The cost per hourly session for couples is - £60

Some concessions available - please ask

My services include a FREE initial consultation that lasts between 30 to 45 minutes.  During this time I can discuss your needs and requirements.  This consultation allows me to answer any questions or ease any doubts that you may have allowing you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with therapy.  Each session thereafter is tailored to suit your individual needs and as you progress towards your goals you will be learning techniques and skills to improve and enhance your life.

If you require further help and advice or wish to book your FREE initial consultation please do not hesitate to telephone or email me.

If you need to cancel an appointment I will need 24 hours notice. If this notice is not given then you will be charged the full amount.

Hours of Work

I offer therapy to clients at mutually convenient times during the week including working outside of the normal 9- 5 working week - evenings and occasional Saturdays. Early mornings can also be accommodated.

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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early mornings, days, evenings and Saturdays

Further information

Inner Solace is a therapeutic service that aims to help clients change negative aspects of their lives ultimately helping them to live to their full potential.

Our lives are often hectic and stressful without the usual ‘life events’ possibly leading to a range of problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, workplace problems, low self-esteem and confidence to name but a few. Talking to a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist can be extremely helpful to clients and by tailoring treatment approaches will enable them to make positive changes to their lives.

Inner Solace based in Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire works on a one to one basis in a confidential and relaxed environment abiding by a strict code of ethics.

FREE parking is available - close walking distance to nearest bus stop

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online and telephone sessions available

Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children
Young people
Adults
Older Adults
Couples
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Locations are ground floor but have a few steps.

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Spaces
Whatsapp
Zoom

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