Caroline Smith
Relationship and Personal Counselling
I am an experienced Relate qualified couple's counsellor who works with a diverse range of couples and individuals. I offer counselling for relationship problems, family issues, communication difficulties, relationship breakdown, separation, and work-related stress and anxiety.
I have over 10 years’ experience in the field, including Samaritans supporting people at times of crisis and working for Relate. I have worked with couples and individuals face to face, over zoom, by text and telephone. I am a Registered member of the BACP and NCPS.
How I might help you
Ongoing Counselling
There may be many reasons for seeking ongoing counselling either individually or as a couple. These sessions are for 50 minutes via telephone or zoom and can be weekly or fortnightly. There is no fixed number of sessions, we can discuss and agree a plan together. Some clients may only need a few sessions, others may take several months,
Initial telephone conversation
If you are considering ongoing counselling, I offer an initial free telephone call, where we will discuss what has brought you to counselling and what changes you are hoping to make. Also, whether therapy is suitable and importantly whether I am the right counsellor for you. There is no obligation, you can decide in your own time.
One-off Counselling
A one-off appointment for those people wanting to work through a specific issue quickly. You can come along alone or with a partner, family member or friend. During the session, we will explore the issues and concerns you have and will. together, agree on some practical next steps to help you more forward. These sessions are normally an hour.
30-minute sessions
This is an opportunity to talk through an issue that you may have where you can express your concerns in a safe and non-judgemental space. We can talk through the next steps to offer further support if needed.
Safety-net sessions
When coming to the end of our counselling sessions, some people find that monthly 'safety net' sessions to check back in are a good way to ensure that you aren't falling back into old habits. These might be an hour, or might just need to be 30 minutes. I am there to support and help you until you no longer need it.
What might happen
Should you decide to work with me, then we will arrange a time for our first meeting which we will try to do quite quickly. I will send you a link to join the meeting on Zoom. I will also send you a small amount of paperwork, including a contract for you to read and sign. This outlines how we will work together and the confidentiality of all that you will tell me.
Please get in touch
The first step is the hardest!
Please feel free to get in touch by emailing or calling me.
caroline@carolinesmithcounselling.co.uk
