Claire Smith

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location_on Birmingham B68 & B30
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About me

I am passionate about therapy as a space where people can find time for themselves, a space to reflect on life and what they want from it, and a space to grow to their full potential.

Often in life we are expected to fulfil many roles. Some we may have chosen, others we might have had put on us. Therapy is a space where you can be yourself; where the roles you play in life can be shed and you get a chance to just be you. 

From this place of being you, we can work together to decide how you want to live.

I am not here to tell you what is wrong with you or instruct you on what to do. I am here to walk alongside you, to be a confidante and a gentle guiding hand as you work out what it is you need next. 

I offer a non-judgmental and confidential space for you to explore what you are struggling with. Talking about what is going on for you might seem small, but from those small conversations, big changes can occur.

I weave into my work the soothing influence of nature; as a metaphor, as a memory and as a place to be. If you are interested in working outdoors in nature, or want to include nature somehow in our work, please let me know.

I have an ongoing commitment to studying and learning to improve as a therapist and I hold an up-to-date enhanced DBS.

I am UKCP accredited

Training, qualifications & experience

Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Psychotherapy from Beeleaf Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Mondays in Kings Norton

Tuesdays and Fridays in Harborne/Oldbury

Thursday Online (some flexibility on days)

Concessions offered for retired individuals who want daytime appointments

When I work

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Birmingham, West Midlands, B68

Birmingham Holistic Health Centre, 180 Lifford Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3NU

Type of session

In person
Online