Hilary Smith

Hilary Smith


Registered Member MBACP

Contact information

Phone number
07804747847

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Therapist - High Peak

High Peak SK23
07804747847
Sessions from £40.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Wheelchair accessible office
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I usually work from the Riveside Wellbeing centre in Whaley Bridge,  High Peak on Mondays & Wednesdays. However, I am available most days and early evenings for phone or video conference.

About me and my therapy practice

I am a person-centred and integrative counsellor, drawing on techniques from different methods of therapy to meet your individual needs.

  I embrace each clients uniqueness with acceptance and without judgement. My approach is warm, empathic and caring, allowing you to explore overwhelming emotions in a safe environment, thus, helping you to make positive changes to live a more meaningful life.

 

I am a member of the BACP who has regular supervision and continuing professional development.

I hold an enhanced DBS which is updated annually and I am fully insured.

Practice description

I work with adults and young people with anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management, trauma, depression, self-harm, sexuality issues, addiction & substance misuse. I also have experience in carer burn out, loss & bereavement and illness & disability.

I work creatively with young people incorporating some art and play therapy whilst working to build trust and facilitate dialogue.

I have counselled in education, a university health clinic and a hospice.

My first session

I offer a free initial consultation by phone.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Emotionally focused therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy