Gary Smith
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 0131 331 4553
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
UKCP reg Psychotherapist
MBACP (Accred)
Member of British Psychodrama Association
I work within a humanistic and integrative approach that acknowledges the unity of mind, body, emotions and spirit and the natural tendency of individuals towards growth and development. I place great emphasis on giving space for clients to bring issues at their own pace and explore what is nourishing and what is less satisfying in their lives. I aim to work within the therapeutic relationship and through exploring personal history, to support clients to achieve a greater awareness of how they relate and interact in the world and to foster a sense of personal responsibility and autonomy. I have over 25 years experience of personal development work, with both individuals and groups, including working within mental health projects, teaching in further education and as a freelance community artist. I like to offer a range of creative approaches in my work, drawing on my experience of working as an artist and community artist. I run regular weekend psychodrama therapy groups at Wellspring and a weekly therapy group. I also offer supervision. I work with adults, children and young people, couples, families and groups.
Practice description
I am currently offering therapy online using Zoom.My first session
Information gathering and overview of needs.What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, OCD, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Creative therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Relational, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
Organisational training on request.
I offer a tailor made creative approach to help groups and organisations reflect on and understand the dynamics within the organisation.
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
I am an experienced UKCP registered and BACP accredited psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and groups, and bring this breadth of experience to my supervision work.
I trained in supervision with Relationships Scotland.
I consider myself to be an integrative practitioner, having trained initially in Gestalt Therapy and then completed an Advanced Diploma in Psychodrama.
I aim to establish and develop a warm, relaxed and collaborative approach to supervision, whilst maintaining a clear professional and reflective relationship with supervisees. I like to offer creative ways to explore issues and help develop insights.
I am interested in offering supervision groups as well as individual work and is willing to work across different modalities, disciplines and professions
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work