Mary Smeeth

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Systemic Psychotherapist MA, UKCP
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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33
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Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am a qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapist offering a confidential therapeutic service to individuals, couples and families in East Anglia.

I have worked with individuals and families in the UK and the United States, helping them find solutions that
work for them uniquely, in a practical and down to earth way – it’s more than just talking!

I also provide individual and group clinical supervision, and training on working with families, adolescent development and addiction, both in the UK and the US.

I have raised my three children as a single working mum, whilst gaining my professional qualifications.  I have worked in mental health since 1994, with adults, families, couples, and young people, including those in prison, those with addiction, and those dealing with domestic violence, relationship problems, grief and loss, and neuro-developmental disorders.

My Chocolate Labrador comes to work with me and likes to think she is my co-therapist.  She is guaranteed to give you a warm welcome! 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BA. English and Education
  • Pg Dip. Addictive Behaviour
  • Pg Cert. Clinical Mental Health
  • MA. Professional Counselling
  • MA. Systemic Psychotherapy
  • PG Cert. Clinical Hypnosis
  • EMDR Certified
  • UKCP Registered
  • AFT member

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Parenting

Parenting adult children

Fees

£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors
  • Refugees

Additional information

10% discount available for booking ten sessions in advance.  Pre-payment is non-refundable and may be used up to 1 year.  

When I work

Monday - Thursday 07:00 -19:00

Friday 07:00 - 13:00

Further information

I offer a free no-obligation 30 minute phone consultation.

Whiting St, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups

Key details

DBS check

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

My usual office is upstairs, but I have access to a ground floor room with prior notice.

Online platforms

Zoom

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