Simone Smith
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About me
HI there.
I'm a NCPS Therapeutic Counsellor who works with clients from the creative industries (film, music and the arts) in the areas of anxiety, depression, burnout and addiction.
Would you like a safe, enriching and confidential space that enables you to uncover the solutions you need? To identify issues that are causing stress or blocking you from accessing your full potential?
I can provide this. In this space I witness your life story and help you to discover any blind spots obstructing your healing, and create opportunity for change.
The foundation of the therapeutic process is the relationship between therapist and client. We will navigate your current situation and pin point any unconscious beliefs and limitations through the use of a variety of methods.
These may include:
- Uncover your past and understand how it is influencing who you are now in your present.
- Bring awareness to your unconscious parts of self through present moment awareness, hypnotherapy and inner child investigation.
- Learn to work with your inner voice to learn what you need on an unconscious level.
- Look at patterns in your life and what your thoughts, feelings and behaviours can teach about your beliefs of yourself, others and the world.
- Work out what you really want from this life and creatively action a plan.
- Use your own inner wisdom to utilise existing skills and talents to support your future self with a loving and supportive inner dialogue.
Complementary exploratory call, let's talk!
Please feel free, to get in touch if you are looking for a safe space to explore your issues, I offer a free no-obligations 20-minute introductory phone or video call to all new clients, where you can ask any questions about therapy, what I can offer you and whether we’re a good fit for each other.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 6 Diploma in Counselling (NCPS Accredited)
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis Counselling
- Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist trainee (under contract)
- Advanced Training in Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery
- Hypnotherapy Diploma
- Certified Online and Phone Counsellor
- Current Full DBS
ICO Registered
Experience
As a psychotherapist and counsellor, I have worked for a variety of organisations including the Change, Grow, Live (Substance Abuse recovery) Afterthoughts Perinatal Mental Health Organisation and at various festivals and events as a Psychological Care Manager providing training and support.
Neurodiversity, Gender Roles and Identity
I strive to create an inclusive practise for different neuro-types, genders and identities. I work collaboratively with all my clients to create any adaptations that are necessary to obtain full benefit with our time together.
Lived Experience
- ADHD Lived Experience
- Parenting Neurodivergent Children (ADHD, Autism, PDA, Dyslexia, Non Verbal)
- 10 years + Personal Therapies
- Bwiti Intiate
- Entheogenic Therapies
Specialisms
I work with adults 18+ across a range of areas . My areas of specialism are Substance Abuse Recovery, Neurodiversity in particular ADHD. Parenting Neurodivergent children, professional burnout and cultural identity issues.
Professional Membership
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and adhere to their ethical framework. I am a member of United Kingdom Association of Transactional Analysis (UKATA). My work is supervised by a qualified TSTA supervisor.
Member organisations
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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 - £130.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£130 for a 100 min session
£65 for a 50 min session
student/low income from £45
I have an online booking system on my website, which gives you access to my diary and the ability to book a complementary 20 min call.
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