Han Smith

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About me

Are you going through a difficult period or transition? Struggling to make sense of relationships or experiences? My name is Han, and I'm a therapist based in Edinburgh with over five years of experience counselling adults and young people. 

I am trained in both psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. I often work psychodynamically, exploring the connection between the past and the present. Other times, work with clients stays more in the here and now, grappling with confusing, painful experiences, emerging or developed identities, and relationships.

​From my work with clients, I have come to find that we walk through life holding, collecting, dispelling stories about us and the world around us. Therapy can be a place where we explore these stories and have the opportunity to create new ones.

​If you’d like to work together, then please do get in touch.

Training, qualifications & experience

I was awarded a Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling at the University of Edinburgh in 2026. Additionally, I received my COSCA certified Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) from the University of Edinburgh in 2022. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I am particularly experienced with issues impacting transgender folks. 

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Fees

£65.00 per session

Additional information

Flexible rate may be possible, please enquire. 

1 St Colme Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6AA

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

PVG Scheme

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

I work in a third floor office which has access via both a lift and stairs. The building itself can be accessed via a ramp or stairs. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Han Smith
Han Smith