Becky Smith
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About me
Hello, I'm Becky. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
I am a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental psychotherapist and counsellor. I have worked with adults, young people and families for many years and am passionate about helping people on their way towards making change and living happier and more fulfilled lives. I offer a safe, non-judgemental environment in which you can explore what is going on for you and the impact this is having on your life. I offer a free, no-obligation, introductory session either on the telephone or online and both short term and longer term counselling is available.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society which means that I work within their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
From time to time we all have problems, concerns or worries that stand in the way of our happiness. Sometimes it can be difficult to share these feelings with our family or friends. At times we may be able to push our worries aside and carry on with our day to day. However, there may be times when the burden is too great to bear and the weight is too heavy to carry. It's at times like these that it can be helpful to have someone to talk to and keep alongside us as we unpick all of this 'stuff' that can be so overwhelming. We can then begin to move forwards – either by finding ways to manage our difficulties or by finding ways to enable us to leave them behind.
I recognise that we are all unique and that one size does not fit all. Therefore, I work using a Pluralistic Approach: I draw on different therapeutic models such as Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt. This means that your therapeutic journey is tailor made for you and planned with you to ensure that your experience is personal, flexible and relevant.
At the heart of our work will be a strong, supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe that by creating a safe and non-judgemental space in which you will feel supported and listened to you will get the best possible outcomes from your therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have spent the past 15 years working with adults, young people and families both in my own private practice and in an educational setting.
My qualifications are as follows:
AIM Awards Level 4 and 5 Diplomas in Therapeutic Counselling Practice:
- The Psychodynamic Approach
- The Humanistic Approach
- The Cognitive Behavioural Approach and Integration
- Stress, Anxiety and Self-Defeating Behaviours
- Depression and Human Relationships
- Relationships, Bereavement and Loss
- Development, Motivation and Creativity
- Abuse and Addiction
- Self-harm, Self-injury
- Eating Disorders
- Gambling and Substance addictions
South Gloucestershire Council:
- Preventing Radicalisation and Extremism (2018 and 2020)
- Signs of Safety (2019)
- Advanced Inter-agency Child Protection (2017 and 2019)
- Understanding Brain Development (2015)
- CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Support Work in Schools (Parent Support) (2011)
- Developing the Parent Link Role (2010/2011)
- Counselling Skills (2010/11)
- CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants (2010)
BA (Hons) in Modern Languages: French and Spanish
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Sessions last for one hour and are charged between £45 and £60. Please enquire for more details.
I offer a free, introductory, no obligation either online or on the telephone (approximately 30 minutes)
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Further information
I ask that payment is made 24 hours prior to each session and that cancellations are made with a minimum of 48 hours notice.
