Katie Smith-Allen

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Counsellor and Psychotherapist BSc MSc MBACP
London, Greater London, SW5 0RR

About me

Navigating your teens, 20s, and 30s can be both exciting and overwhelming. You may be feeling the weight of anxiety, pressure, or uncertainty about your future, relationships, or identity. I am an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering both online and in-person sessions in Kensington, West London, where I provide a safe, supportive space to pause, reflect, and feel truly heard.

I work collaboratively with you to explore the challenges you’re facing, whether that’s stress, low self-esteem, difficult transitions, or relationship struggles. Together, we’ll look at patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours so you can build greater resilience and self-understanding. My goal is to help you strengthen your inner resources and feel more grounded and confident in navigating life’s challenges.

I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, which can be discussed and agreed together in our first meeting. All sessions last 50 minutes and are in person in my therapy room in Earls Court. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.

I have an Undergraduate degree in Psychology (BSc) and a Master's degree in Therapeutic Counselling (Msc

I have further training in Counselling Children in Schools through Place2be and a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. 

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and I abide strictly to their code of ethics. 

I have many years experience of working in schools, hospitals and counselling services. 

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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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 per session

When I work

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Further information

If you’re interested in working together or would like further information then send me a message. I offer a 20 minute free initial phone conversation, during which you can share a little about what brings you to therapy and you can ask me any questions you might have. 

If you feel we would be a good fit following the phone call, we can arrange a first session. 

Rooms For Therapists, 2-4 Kenway Road, London, Greater London, SW5 0RR

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom
Katie Smith-Allen
Katie Smith-Allen