Josie Smith
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About me
I strongly believe we all have the capacity for healing, but sometimes this can be really hard; this is where counselling can help you to reconnect with what is most important to you, and to find your own sense of well-being. I offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential space to explore what has brought you to therapy, helping you to achieve a greater understanding of self and work towards any personal goals you might have.
I would describe my therapeutic approach as humanistic, with a background in Person Centred Therapy and Transactional Analysis. I am also trauma informed and I believe that working with the body is very important in healing, so I can also offer somatic practices that may be helpful (for example to help stabilise and calm the nervous system). This can apply whether you have experienced trauma or not; I work with a wide range of clients and have been working as a qualified counsellor since 2017, so I have a depth of experience.
My background in Transactional Analysis means I have a strong interest in how relationships, past experiences and upbringing can affect our sense of self and our current relationships. I also find working on early attachments can be really beneficial in deepening understanding and resolving things that we struggle with that are embedded in our childhood.
I have level 1 training in Lifespan Integration, this is classed as a neurological therapy, different to traditional talking therapy, this can be really useful as an alternative way to process single event traumas or to use to build a stronger and more integrated sense of self.
Please get in touch to discuss further anything you might need to know about my practice, to help you decide if I am the right therapist for you.
My private practice is part time so I am afraid my hours are relatively limited. I currently offer face to face appointments in Barnsley (Hoyland Common) on Thursdays, and I also offer evening online appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays. These appointments are usually weekly, but I can sometimes accommodate fortnightly appointments; please get in touch if you wish to discuss availability and frequency of sessions. I am afraid that I don't offer telephone counselling. For online sessions I use a secure platform so we can see and hear each other (similar to using a video call).
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered member of BACP
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Certificate in Supervision
Level 1 in Lifespan Integration
BSc Psychology
Current post: I work part time at Saffron (Sheffield Women's Counselling and Therapy Services). I am available for private practice on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I have evening online appointments both days, and face to face appointments in Barnsley (Hoyland Common area) from 10am-2pm on Thursdays.
Previous counselling experience: Volunteer Counsellor at Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service, Volunteer Counsellor at Wakefield College, Associate Counsellor at BSARCS.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each appointment costs £45 for 50 minutes (online or face to face). I am sorry that I do not offer telephone counselling. For my online sessions I use a secure platform called Whereby, you don't need to download anything to use it, but you will need access to good Wi-fi or data so we can see and hear each other clearly.
I offer a £5 discount per session for low incomes, students and trainees. However please note that these places are limited, so once full I am unable to offer additional concessionary places.
When I work
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I offer face to face appointments in Barnsley (Hoyland Common) on Thursdays, and I also offer evening online appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Further information
I am offering face to face appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays (day time only). I can offer online appointments on a Thursday evening.
