Helen Martin-Smith

About me

Hi! My name is Helen Martin-Smith. I am a fully qualified counsellor working with people aged 16 to those in later life.

I offer one-to-one counselling in Midsomer Norton and Bristol. I am also able to offer counselling via Skype if it is difficult for you to leave the home or travel.

Sessions last for one hour and the amount you have is open ended. This gives you the freedom to explore your issues at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I would usually recommend you have six sessions to begin with which can be reviewed as we go along.

I offer a confidential, warm and welcoming space, where you can talk freely about your issues without judgement or criticism.

Through building a trusting relationship we will work together with the issues you bring and find understanding of the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that you are experiencing.

I feel it is important to work with a persons individuality, after all, we are all different and experiences things in different ways. Being an integrative counsellor means I can pull from different theoretical approaches in order to work in a way that will suit your needs.

Counselling will give you the opportunity to pause, breathe, reflect, and be heard. A rare opportunity in todays hectic and chaotic world, but one which can bring about greater understanding and self-awareness, fresh perspective, and a stronger sense of self.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and work within the BACP Ethical Framework.