Louise Smith - Integrative Counsellor, BA (Hons), MBACP

Hello, and welcome to my profile. Making the decision to see a counsellor can take an immense amount of courage - to acknowledge that you may need some help in talking through and making sense of some of the feelings causing you pain can feel a big step to take. There may be events, or even moments, that leave you fighting for breath. Feelings of shame or failure that you cannot seem to shift, or a sense of dread and foreboding, making everyday life a struggle. Perhaps the death of a loved one, conflict with family or friends, or a significant life change such as divorce or redundancy has caused you to feel off balance. This is where counselling may help.

I offer a safe, warm and empathetic environment, where together we can explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.  I hold the belief that we all have the potential for change and growth, but sometimes this needs to be nurtured.

I am a qualified and experienced integrative counsellor and I am currently offering online and telephone counselling. This is to ensure our physical safety, as well as to maintain a regular, consistent space for your therapy, minimising the need for breaks due to further lockdowns or needing to self-isolate.

There will come a time when working face-to-face will again be possible. I will continue to monitor this and act in accordance with government Covid-19 guidelines. We can discuss whether meeting face-to-face is right for you, or if you would prefer for your sessions to remain online/telephone. My office is in Downside, near Cobham in Surrey. It is a comfortable space, with off-road parking, and affords a great amount of privacy.

Please do get in touch so that we can arrange an initial telephone consultation.