Andrew Smith

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PhD, Dip SW, MA, Dip Psych
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location_on Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6
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About me

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I am a qualified psychotherapist and family therapist. I combine all these skills within practice. I also deliver various training programmes, and am a member of:

  • European Society for Psychological Stress Studies
  • BACP
  • Society for Psychotherapy Research
  • European Association for Psychotherapy
  • The International Centre for Therapeutic Care
  • Institute for Recovery from Child Trauma
  • UK Psychological Trauma Society

I am an alumni of Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute, the University of York, and I completed my doctoral research at the University of Chester. I have researched extensively the process of effective therapeutic recovery. I have a range of publications, alongside training and lecturing experience in this country and abroad. I have also worked widely in the NHS.

In terms of practice, I work integratively; I use a wide selection of tools, training, and experience to ensure I help clients as effectively as possible. I have particular experience and expertise around recovery from trauma, gender dysmorphia, addiction, sexuality, loss, identity, and anger. I work with all genders and pronouns and respect alternative approaches to life and being.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • PhD in therapeutic recovery from trauma
  • MA/Diploma Social Work
  • PG Diploma Psychotherapy
  • Foundation Course Family Therapy
  • Brain Based Parenting
  • Diploma Clinical Supervision
  • Therapeutic Parenting
  • DDP
  • Theraplay
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Systemic Practice

Over 15 years' experience in private and NHS work. 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Adoption
  • Identity
  • Care Leaver

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Additional information

£60 per 50 minutes session for individual therapy.

£65 per supervision session.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

08:00hrs-20:00hrs Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00hrs Saturdays

Further information

I am currently working online predominantly. If you live in the Calderdale region, it is possible we can meet in person at one of the local counselling venues.

Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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I am predominantly working online.

Additional languages

Italian

Online platforms

Discord
FaceTime
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

15 years' experience as a supervisor of both students and qualified therapists. I have worked with a range of academic institutions also.

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