Emmanuelle Smith
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About me
I understand that seeking therapy or counselling is a big step.
You may be feeling stuck, depressed or anxious, you may have experienced past trauma that still needs attention, or perhaps you wish to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is focused on understanding how early experiences and relationships might continue to affect us and hold us back. A strong therapeutic "alliance" will allow difficult feelings to be felt and explored safely, which can lead to profound change.
I work with clients on an open-ended basis, or for a fixed number of sessions (usually 12).
I currently have spaces available at my consulting room in the City, close to Monument tube and 10 minutes walk from London Bridge and Liverpool St stations.
I also offer online sessions.
I can offer a free 15-20 minute phone call, so you can get a sense of whether you would like to work with me, and so I can understand a little about what is bringing you to therapy and how I might help.
I adhere to the codes of ethics of the professional bodies to which I belong (UKCP, BPC, FPC).
🇫🇷 Je suis bilingue et nous pouvons travailler ensemble en français, en anglais, ou un mélange des deux. 🇫🇷
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed a rigorous four year postgraduate training in psychodynamic theory and practice at WPF Therapy, one of the UK's leading therapy and training providers. I am registered with UKCP and BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council). I am also a member of the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC).
Alongside my private practice, I have extensive experience of working psychodynamically with clients in the NHS, as part of South London and Maudsley Trust.
I have experience counselling primary aged children through Place2Be, where I was a counsellor on placement. I am also a qualified secondary school teacher, and have experience of working therapeutically with older teens and young adults.
I worked with clients in suicidal crisis through the charity Maytree, which offers a residential stay to people feeling suicidal.
My previous qualifications include a BA Philosophy and an MA in Journalism. I have a previous career in journalism and continue to write and edit articles alongside my therapy practice - I regularly contribute book reviews to Therapy Today, the BACP magazine, and I am the reviews editor of New Associations, the BPC magazine.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
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
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
- Cultural identity
- Gender identity
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My usual fee is £85 but I do hold a number of spaces at rates for those on low incomes - please enquire as to availability.
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I have currently have availability in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the City, and online at other times during the week.
