Kerry Smart

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BA (hons) Integrative Counsellor MBACP
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location_on Romford RM1 & Ongar CM5
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

 You may be reading this feeling isolated and lonely. You may feel you have no one to turn to, are you bogged down with the thoughts running around your head.

If this is you, then I can help.

Working with me will help you to feel more at ease, enjoy your day to day life again and make the most of every situation.

How do we do that?

We can work together to create a safe space for you to explore what is troubling you at this time and together we can find solutions and ways forward. Not only for now, but for the rest of your life ahead.

I offer sessions in a variety of forms- walk and talk, face to face, online and telephone. This means you can choose what is right for you, we can also have a combination its completely up to you.

I am an open, approachable, none judgemental counsellor. I am Integratively trained and have a passion to help those struggling with their Mental Health.

I am qualified to a degree level, and I use three main therapeutic approaches which are:
• Humanistic

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychodynamics

As a registered  member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I follow a set of ethical principles and guidelines that underpin my practice. I maintain and enhance the quality of my work through regular supervision and continued professional development.

I will offer you a safe place to process, grow and learn leading to positive change. 

Contact me to discuss what method of therapy will suit your needs.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BACP Registered Member
  • BA Hons Integrative Counselling Theory and Practice.
  • Safeguarding adults and children

I have experience working within an NHS Psychological Service, mainly working with people experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

£60 per 50 minute session for online, telephone and walk and talk.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation, where we can then explore together if I can be of help to you going forward on your journey. You are welcome to call me for an informal chat and to ask any questions that you may have.

To get the best out of counselling, you need to feel comfortable with your therapist, so before making a decision. I am more than happy to talk to you on the phone to see if you feel we would be able to work together. After all, counselling is an investment in you and you deserve to choose someone that suits you...there is no obligation or pressure to book an appointment.

Offering you the options of daytime or evening appointments.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

If I am not available to take your call or answer your message, I will get back to you as soon as possible,  I will return your call or message. 

Romford, Greater London, RM1

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Zoom
Whatsapp
FaceTime

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