Annabelle Smith
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About me
Hi there and welcome
I am an experienced, warm and friendly accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, working with adults and teenagers using an integrative* approach. I work week days and evenings in Chester, Heswall and online, so give me a call to see if we can find a time that suits you.
My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, OCD, abuse and emotional eating. I have over the years gained valuable experience in many other areas as well so just get in touch and lets see if I am the counsellor for you.
Currently working both privately and for Bupa. Previously I worked for both Mind and Childline. I am trained to use rewind and survivor to thriver* I know how difficult it can be reaching out but I will do my best to put you at ease.
I provide a safe and calm space where you will feel heard. Together we will explore what has been going on in your life, looking for a new way forward that works better for you. I believe strongly in what counselling has to offer and if you give it a chance, who knows it could just be life changing.
How I work?
*I work using an integrative approach as I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches which I can bring into our sessions as and when appropriate - Person centred, Psychodynamic and CBT. I find this works perfectly as one size rarely fits all.
I am trained to use the *Survivor to Thriver Programme the only programme that provides a framework for the complex process of healing from childhood abuse (physical, emotional and sexual) and moving on with life.
I offer a free initial meeting either online or by phone giving us a chance to get to know each other a little before our first session.
Your first session
Before you first session I will send you information by email that hopefully covers everything you need to know before we meet.
During your first session we will spend some time going through the counselling agreement together. This gives us a chance to look at what you are hoping to get from our time together and gives us an opportunity to look at confidentiality.
Get in touch -
Feel free to ask me any questions you have regarding counselling if there is anything at all you are unsure of.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience - I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds in a variety of settings from Wirral Mind to Childline.
I have as a result gained experience of working with wide variety of issues such as
- Emotional Eating
- Anxiety
- Childhood abuse/Trauma
- Bereavement
- Depression/low mood
- Self-esteem
- Suicidal ideation, Self-harm
- Gender
- ADHD
I have a special interest and further training in Childhood abuse, emotional eating and anxiety(including OCD).
Training and qualifications
I am a member of the BACP - British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Bsc in Life Sciences majoring in Psychology
Level 5 cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Level 2&3 counselling qualifications
all with CPCAB (cpcab.co.uk)
Further training
Survivor to Thriver - the only programme that provides a framework for the complex process of healing from child abuse and moving on with life. I am trained to work both individually and in groups
Trauma focussed CBT
Level 2 safeguarding adults and young people
Certified Rewind Technique Practitioner
self-harm, suicidal ideation training NSPCC
Gender Identity training
Eating Disorders in young people NSPCC
Eating and Attachment
As a counsellor my training is continuous to ensure I can provide the best service possible.
Enhanced DBS
Member organisations
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
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Sexual abuse
physical abuse
emotional abuse
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£50 online and in person during the day.
£55 in person after 5pm and on Saturday
Saturday mornings available in Chester.
When I work
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I am in Chester on a Wednesday day/evening.
Heswall on a Monday day/evening.
Online Tuesday day/evening.
Further information
No problem too big or too small, please just get in touch and get the support you deserve
