Judy Wilson-Smith
About me
I work with individuals who are facing difficult relational dilemmas with significant people in their lives either personally or professionally. This includes those who suffer as a result of living with an addict and/or alcoholic family member.
These dilemmas at home and/or at work can feel overwhelmingly daunting and be the source of enormous stress and anxiety. It is easy to lose a sense of ourselves and the positive sense of self-esteem that we once had. We can feel trapped and as if life is something to survive rather than enjoy.
I offer a peaceful and confidential space for you to explore your dilemmas, to be positive and accepting of yourself and to find self-compassion for the suffering you’ve experienced. This is a space within which you can reconnect to a sense of inner choice and create your own path to happiness and peace whilst respecting the choices of others who matter to you.
(Please note that I am unable to offer couples counselling).
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a post graduate diploma in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London and a Masters Degree in Psychosynthesis Psychology from the University of Middlesex.
I am a member of both the UK Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Association of Psychospiritual Practitioners (APP). I work to both the UKCP and APP codes of ethics.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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UK Council for Psychotherapy
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
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Codependence
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer the first session free of charge; its an opportunity to find out if we feel we can work together.
Thereafter, I charge £50 per hour. Each session is typically one hour long.
I may be able to offer concession fees for those on low incomes and key workers.
You can bring your therapy to an end at any time, but I ask that you give at least one week's notice so that we can bring the work and our therapeutic relationship to a respectful end.
Availability
I am able to offer sessions Monday to Thursday starting from 08:30 to 18:00.
