Andy Smith

I have come to this profession later, choosing to retrain, from a previous successful career in IT Technology, after a life changing experiences in my life journey. I understand the struggles a complex childhood brings into adulthood (Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs). I understand how relationships seem to fall apart, sometimes the ending creeping up unexpectedly. I have experienced the sudden lost of someone, the confusion, rejection the loneliness this can bring. There are times when you logically look at your life, you wonder why are you not happy, is there something wrong? The times that no matter what you say, think feel or try, either are never enough, wrong, or just leave you feeling helpless. I am here for you!

With these life experiences,I chose to train to Honours degree level qualification as a person-centred counsellor/psychotherapist, and work as an integrative psychotherapist, this means I work with the client and couples, emotionally, physically and help to improve their mental health. I am warm, considerate, non-judgemental, and may be direct or directive at times if that works for the client, to support your therapy goals. I want to work with you! on your journey, facing your concerns, anxieties, worries, issues together so you are not alone in your journey to achieve whatever it is you may want to understand, or achieve through therapy. I understand  and have experienced what it feels like to be overwhelmed or alone facing the overwhelming feelings that life challenges can bring, but it is your experiences, emotions and fears, we will work together with.

I have experience working with anxiety, trauma, overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, low self-esteem and self-worth, addiction, abuse, sexual and substance. Understanding the impact this can have on the individual and their families and friends, I am a member of  AMCAMH (The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health). 

I have worked with male and female clients as well as LGBT+ clients, so I am GSRD compliant, working through relationship issues, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem and sexuality.

Our life is a personal journey, at times we need support during part of this journey. Did you know it is OK, not to be OK? right now, and there are times you need someone who listens and is there for you, rather than giving you advice, I work with you through options, so you can choose. I work to empower you to work through life's challenges whether it's family, relationships, personal, work-related there are times we all need someone to support and work with to face whatever challenges you are facing.

Perhaps you are finding your relationship is struggling, you cannot talk to each other without one of you becoming angry, or are you at a crossroads in your life and you need someone to listen, work with you taking a look at what your needs are.

You may be trying to work out your sexuality and have no where to discuss learn and understand, I am here for you

Whatever is worrying you there is someone that can listen and work with you, I would like to be that person.

I offer sessions face to face sessions in my Therapy room in Eccles or in Salford (Thursdays only), I also can use Zoom and WhatsApp for remote services. I am flexible with hours, days and I do offer a free 20 minute phone or zoom consultation so you can explore if you feel comfortable with me before therapy starts. Book your consultation here: wellbeing-with-therapy.dayschedule.com

Please feel free to message me if you need further information to help you decide.

Mentoring

Life Coach

Sexuality

LGBT+

Consultation: Free 20 minute no-obligation Zoom or telephone

Session cost:

£50 for 50-60 minute therapy session £75 for couples.

Concessions: please ask for details

• For block bookings of 6 sessions a reduced rate
• Retired
• Unemployed
• Low Income