About me
Bloom Space Counselling
Hello.. I'm Kristina Smith, a qualified integrative counsellor. I believe that every person has their own unique story, and that taking time to understand our experiences can help us make sense of who we are and how we move through life.
My work is rooted in a person centred approach, with the therapeutic relationship at the heart of everything I do. I aim to offer a warm, compassionate, and accepting environment where you feel comfortable to be yourself and explore whatever feels important, at a pace that feels right for you.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to each individual. Together, we may explore the experiences, relationships, and patterns that have shaped your sense of self and the way you relate to others. Often, the ways we think, feel, and respond are influenced by earlier experiences. By developing a deeper understanding of these patterns, it can become easier to make sense of the present, discover new perspectives, and create lasting change.
I am experienced in supporting young people aged 11 to 25 and also work with adults aged 16 and over.
My hope is that, through our work together, you feel more connected to yourself and better able to move forward in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People (currently undertaking)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Member organisations
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.
Accredited register membership
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
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
It can be a daunting experience finding the right counsellor and so I offer an introductory online call via Zoom. This will be 15-20 minutes long so we can discuss any questions you may have about counselling and the way i work. This is your opportunity to discuss expectations of counselling and find out if I would be a good fit for you.
I offer both short term and long term therapy and there is no minimum number of sessions required.
A concession rate is available for counselling trainees/students.
