Vicki Smith

I currently have availability in Hornsey Vale on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and Thursday daytimes between 10am and 3pm. I also have some availability in Enfield Town on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am to 8pm. As well as working in-person, I offer online sessions using Zoom and walk and talk therapy (outdoors therapy). 

Perhaps life has thrown you a curve ball you're finding it difficult to cope with. Maybe change is on the horizon and you're wondering how you will manage and what your new life will look and feel like. As a person centred counsellor, I am here to listen so you are truly heard and understood. You may need help coming to terms with an upsetting event or support moving into a different chapter of your life. Perhaps there has been an ending causing feelings of grief, loss, loneliness and isolation. Sometimes we can't figure out why we feel the way we do, we just want it to stop. Talking things through with someone empathetic and supportive can help you realise your strengths, provide clarity and reduce feelings of distress. The therapy I provide also aims to help you make sense of past events and the right path for you now. 

 I create a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to support you through difficult times and increase your confidence to live a life you choose for yourself.

When you are ready to share what's on your mind, I am here to help. Together we can focus on your strengths, making sense of your world and change if desired. Together we can find a way forward that is right for you. 

I trained with CONEL and qualified with a B A (Hons) counselling degree from Middlesex University. I also have an FdA in person centred counselling. I am trained in aspects of psychodynamic therapy as part of my degree and have a level 6 equivalent short course in understanding autism, Asperger's and ADHD from Derby University. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, bereavement and relationships. I also work with a range of other issues. 

I have specific interests in working with women going through all stages of the menopause. I also work towards creating an environment that removes barriers for men seeking help. I support the use of nutrition, nature and the outdoors to help manage and reduce mental health problems along with exercise.  

I welcome hearing from you if you are experiencing financial hardship. Please feel free to contact me to discuss concessionary rates. 

My professional membership is with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). I follow the BACP ethical framework. I have professional liability insurance and am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) in line with GDPR.

Sometimes we could do with a little help deciding if counselling is right for us and working out what type of counselling and counsellor best fits who we are and our concerns. I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation to help you decide if the therapy I provide and my way of being is right for you and your needs. 

At the beginning of our first session, we will look at some short counselling documents that explain how our counselling will work. Opportunity is given to ask questions if there is anything you would like clarification on. You will be asked to complete some information about yourself, including your reasons for seeking therapy. This is to aid the counselling process and help keep you safe. 

I currently have availability in Enfield Town on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9am and 8pm and from 9am to 1pm on Wednesdays. I also have availability in Hornsey Vale on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and on Thursdays from 9am to 3pm.  As well as working in-person, I offer online sessions using Zoom and walk and talk therapy (outdoors therapy).

Perhaps life has thrown you a curve ball you're finding difficult to cope with. Maybe change is on the horizon and you're wondering how you will manage and what your new life will look and feel like. As a person centred counsellor, I am here to listen so you are truly heard and understood. You may need help coming to terms with an upsetting event or support moving into a different chapter of your life. Perhaps there has been an ending causing feelings of grief, loss, loneliness and isolation. Sometimes we can't figure out why we feel the way we do, we just want it to stop. Talking things through with someone empathetic and supportive can help you realise your strengths, provide clarity and reduce feelings of distress. The therapy I provide also aims to help you make sense of past events and the right path for you now.

I create a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to support you through difficult times and increase your confidence to live a life you choose for yourself.

When you are ready to share what's on your mind, I am here to help. Together we can focus on your strengths, making sense of your world and change if desired. Together we can find a way forward that is right for you. 

I trained with CONEL and qualified with a B A (Hons) counselling degree from Middlesex University. I also have an FdA in person centred counselling. I am trained in aspects of psychodynamic therapy as part of my degree and have a level 6 equivalent short course in understanding autism, Asperger's and ADHD from Derby University. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, bereavement and relationships. I also work with a range of other issues. 

I have specific interests in working with women going through all stages of the menopause. I also work towards creating an environment that removes barriers for men seeking help. I support the use of nutrition, nature and the outdoors to help manage and reduce mental health problems along with exercise.

I welcome hearing from you if you are experiencing financial hardship. Please feel free to contact me to discuss concessionary rates. My fee for Hornsey Vale Community Centre is £40.

Sometimes we could do with a little help deciding if counselling is right for us and working out what type of counselling and counsellor best fits who we are and our concerns. I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation to help you decide if the therapy I offer and my way of being is right for you and your needs.

At the beginning of our first session, we will look at some short counselling documents that explain how our counselling will work. Plenty of time is given to ask questions if there is anything you would like further clarification on. You will be asked to complete some information about yourself, including your reasons for seeking therapy. This is to aid the counselling process and help keep you safe. Once you are happy with what's been explained, the counselling will start.