Christopher Smith

I offer sessions between 9.00am and 8.00pm Monday to Wednesday.

I am an experienced integrative counsellor in SE London, supporting clients with overwhelming feelings or difficult issues. I particularly welcome those who are apprehensive about taking that first step towards self exploration and understanding, at a difficult time in life. 

Please be assured, that following a 1st session, you will most likely feel somewhat relieved to have begun to "open up". My style is down to earth embracing humour and compassion, with your wellbeing the top priority. The room where we meet, is a welcoming, safe space where you will feel supported and understood in a refreshing, intimate way. 

Our work together will begin with us discussing what is going on for you and what you would like to achieve in our sessions going forward. My training  allows me to draw upon a range of helpful therapy models and proven theories to help you gain insight into how your earlier experiences have impacted your current emotions, beliefs, fears, behaviours and relationships.

The counselling process promotes your personal growth, and, with a greater sense of who you are you will be able to take control of a more meaningful, enjoyable life. In particular we will work on those internal destructive processes which drive anger, shame and overwhelm.

As a first step, may I suggest you contact me, text, phone or email, so we can arrange a time to meet for a first session, when you are most welcome to ask any other questions about me or the process.

 I am flexible over appointment times and will see you at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.

Chris Smith 

I try to be as flexible as possible..som clients feel a few sessions are sufficient whilst others prefer to take longer to find what they are seeking. 

Our work is totally confidential, however if in an unusual situation, I am concerned about your or someone else's safety we might have to have an appropriate conversation. All counsellors and therapists are obliged to make this declaration.

I don't have a rigid approach for the first session, preferring to see what comes up organically. How we progress will vary according to your requirements and personality, assuming we gel and a good therapeutic partnership is forged.