Liz Smears

Ordinarily my working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments are subject to availability.

I offer therapy in person in my Oxton practice, whilst still continuing to offer online or  telephone counselling. Please have a look at my website as indicated above and contact me for further details.

A Senior Accredited Counsellor and UKCP registered psychotherapist, I have more than 25 years experience of working therapeutically with individuals and groups in clinical, educational and community learning environments. I have practised as a counsellor in healthcare, in community counselling services and in a university counselling service.

I am a educator and supervisor of psychotherapy and counselling having worked with postgraduates at universities in Liverpool and Warwick. 

Postgraduate qualifications in Integrative Psychotherapy, and in Gestalt Psychotherapy underpin my professional practice. More details about my qualifications and experience are available on my website.

My Approach

At times, anyone of us can experience feelings that are painful, distressing, or even confusing, and on occasions such feelings can be difficult to manage alone. Therapy is a distinctive place where we can look at things together, uniquely the focus of attention is on you and the support that you need.

I work with the belief that we each have the capacity to address the difficulties that arise in our lives, however sometimes we can get a bit stuck, that is when it is useful to be able to get the help you need.

I work in a relational way; I am committed to working with you honestly, with respect and empathy, and from a non-judgemental place. I use my skills to fully engage with you, to support and sometimes to challenge you gently, so that greater awareness is brought to the issues that impact upon you.

I work in person as well as continuing to offer remote/online video or telephone appointments for clients where this is more appropriate or preferable.

If you are interested in counselling or therapy, ring, text or email me so that we can talk through your needs/preferences and make a plan for a first session.

Ordinarily my working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments are subject to availability.

I offer supervision in person in my Oxton practice, and also online. Please have a look at my website as indicated above and contact me for further details

I am a qualified Supervisor (PG Cert Supervision), a Senior Accredited Counsellor, and UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. Further details about my qualifications are available on my website. I offer supervision to trainee / qualified psychotherapists and counsellors, as well as to people from caring professions such as social workers, healthcare practitioners, education providers and support workers etc.

As a supervisor I am informed by my experience of working therapeutically in a variety of settings including in education, NHS healthcare, in community counselling services, a university counselling service and also in private practice. In an educational capacity I have taught and supervised postgraduates, including counselling and psychotherapy trainees, at universities in Liverpool and Warwick. 

My Approach

I believe supervision is a place for reflection and curiosity in order to non-defensively explore current practice. I think it’s also important to provide a supportive and challenging focus to promote development, awareness and understanding of the complexities of the work undertaken.

The level of supervision you require will depend on your caseload and experience. You may need to check the ethical requirement of your professional body to ensure you have the correct client:supervision ratio

I have a consulting room in Oxton, Wirral. My practice is on the first floor of the building.

I am committed to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice, and I adhere to the Ethical Codes of Professional Practice of BACP, UKCP and GPTI.

I welcome diversity, working with those who are from different backgrounds and cultures to my own. I am a committed ally to the LGBTQI+ community, and to All Black Lives Matter.

I work in person as well as continuing to offer remote/online appointments for supervisees where this is more appropriate or preferable.

If you are interested in supervision, ring, text or email me so that we can talk through your needs/preferences and make a plan for a first session.

If after this first session we both agree that we will work together then you will be charged for the session, if not no payment is necessary.