Andrea Smith
Email meAbout me
The services I offer are tailored to children and young people. I use a creative approach that includes art resources, sand and toys to allows my clients to choose their own way of working. I provide a non-judgemental, confidential space for the children to express themselves freely.
I aim to provide the best support I can for the children and families, so that they are able to continue developing and do well in their future.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Certified Play Therapist with PTUK and have experience of working with children in mainstream schools as well as those with special educational needs.
My initial qualifications are as a primary teacher and re-trained as a play therapist when I saw the need to support children with their mental health as well as their academic work.
I have worked with children who have learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and many more.
I also have experience in supporting children following adoption, bullying, family bereavement, abuse, accidents, anger/rage, anxiety and depression.
Please feel free to contact me or take a look at my website to see how I might be able to help.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Autism
- Behaviour problems
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Children’s learning difficulties
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Domestic violence
- Emotional abuse
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Separation anxiety
- Sexual abuse
Maps & Directions
Halifax, HX2
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | No |
Availability
I am available for appointments after 4pm most days. I have some availablility on Saturdays and may be able to travel to a child's school to provide the therapy.
Types of client
| Children |
