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 / Aspergers syndrome, 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