Andrew Smith
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Supervision details
Hi, I'm Andy! I'm a counsellor and supervisor with NHS experience supporting adults and younger people across Hampshire and Surrey. My approach is relaxed and informal as I believe that a relaxed atmosphere helps us both have the space and time to explore whatever need to be discussed. I began practicing as a counsellor in 2015 and have worked with counselling agencies in the private and public / charity sector. My caseload as a counsellor is varied and I work with adults as well as young people from the ages of 10 and up.
As a supervisor, I have experience providing peer and group supervision in my NHS role. I enjoy working individually on a one-to-one basis, giving people space and time for us to do good work together. I have a lot of experience working with practitioners who are still in training and those who are newly qualified, helping them learn, grow and establish their career. My supervision approach is collaborative, aiming to foster a positive working relationship so we can explore your process, the experiences of the people you're working with and the wider systems that we are a part of which may have an impact.
As a relational practitioner, I put great emphasis in the importance of our working dynamic to achieve balance between us. We work together to do what is right for the people you work with and to support you in the way that you need to be. I am proactive and want to be available outside of scheduled sessions to discuss emergencies should they arise or take action and help in other ways, such as if you need me to complete references or reports.
I am experienced working with short-term, solution-focused approaches within my NHS setting as well as a long-term, open ended approach through private practice. I am flexible in how I am able to offer supervision which would be either in person my practice in Aldershot, Hampshire, or online / via telephone. My fee is £75 for each 90 minute session with a concessionary rate of £55 for student counsellors.
I'd be delighted to discuss your supervision requirements so please get in touch and we can see how we can work together. I'll look forward to hearing from you!
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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.
