Andrew Smith
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About me
Hi, I'm Andy! I'm a counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with NHS experience. I support adults and younger people from the age of 10 up mostly through face-to-face appointments with some sessions online and over the phone. I have helped people:
* Understand and address problems with anxiety, anger, and low mood,
* Build feelings of confidence and self-esteem
* Appropriately manage stress and unhelpful behaviours
* Address unhelpful patterns of thinking
* Explore and understand their thoughts and feelings
* Become more motivated to achieve their goals
Each problem a person experiences is unique so I'm very happy to have a chat about how I can support you, or someone you in your life. I have particular experience supporting young people, men and boys as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community and neurodivergent individuals.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS), and am accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have experience offering counselling within charity and education sectors as well as in an NHS Trust.
While training to become a counsellor, I gained experience working with the Local Authority supporting the care needs of older adults and people with physical disabilities. I also have also worked with the local GP Federation and within integrated care teams, supporting people with complex care needs as well as in business development as part of an Academic Health Science Network.
In addition to my private practice, I work at Godalming College one day a week, counselling the students there. I have also worked in an NHS counselling service, initially during my psychotherapy training before becoming employed there. In over seven years in the NHS, I also supported other counsellors by providing training and supervision.
My training integrates different approaches, which means I adapt my approach to what you need. I believe that the core foundation of counselling and psychotherapy is an authentic relationship which makes people feel safe, comfortable, and open. Please do get in touch if you'd like to discuss how I might be able to support you, your child, or someone you know.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Training, qualifications & experience
- Couple/Relationship Therapy (COSRT Level 5)
- Advanced Practitioner Bodywork Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Integrative Supervision for Individuals and Groups (Level 7)
- MSc Psychology with Merit
- Biodynamic Psychotherapy/Bodywork
- Ad Prof Dip PC - Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 5)
- Ad Dip PC - (Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 4)
- Dip PC - Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 3)
- Dip Hyp CS - Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
Working in a 6th Form College since 2024. NHS experience between 2016 - 2023. Experience within health and social care environments.
Accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Somatic bodywork
- Biodynamic therapy
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I do not wish for counselling to be be cost-prohibitive and will offer concessionary rates to those who request them.
Further information
My job is to try and create a space for you to feel as comfortable as possible. Please let me know if there is anything you think I can do to help you feel comfortable.
