Sean Smith

Please contact me to discuss availibility.

Hello, my name is Sean and welcome.

How I might help you

I appreciate that life can feel overwhelming at times. I support adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or identity challenges. Together, we create a safe, understanding space where you can be heard and feel supported. My aim is to help you explore your strengths, gain clarity, and take steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Are you finding it hard to move forward after losing someone you love? Together, we can gently explore what you’re feeling and find a way to move through yout grief at your own pace.

Is stress or anxiety making everyday life feel heavy? You don’t have to face it alone. We can look at what’s contributing to these feelings and discover practical ways to help you feel more calm and in control.

Are you feeling unsure of who you are or navigating big changes in life? It’s natural to question your identity during these times. I can help you reconnect with your values, your strengths, and what truly matters to you.

Are relationships or family challenges leaving you frustrated or drained? Together, we can explore these dynamics and find ways to communicate, cope, and feel more confident in your interactions.

Do you feel stuck, low in confidence, or uncertain about your next steps? I’m here to help you reflect, uncover your strengths, and take small steps forward in a way that feels right for you.

Are you navigating neurodiversity and feeling unsure how to make things work in a way that suits you? I’m here to support you in understanding your unique way of thinking, building on your strengths, and taking steps at your own pace.

How I work

I’m a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor.

As an Integrative counsellor I don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits-all way to do counselling. Everyone’s different, so we’ll work in a way that suits you, your personality, what you’re dealing with, and what feels comfortable. We’ll go at your pace, and you’ll always have a say in what our sessions look like.

As a Humanistic counsellor, at the heart of my work is the belief that you know yourself better than anyone else. I’m here to listen, understand, and support you as you make sense of your thoughts and feelings. You don’t have to have the “right words”, we’ll figure things out together.

If talking feels hard, that’s okay. I can use creative ways of working too, like art, drawing, or activities, which can make expressing yourself feel easier and less intense.

If sitting still isn’t your thing, that’s totally fine; we can walk, move around, or do something that feels more comfortable.

Counselling with me is about working together in a way that feels relaxed, supportive, helping you feel more understood, more confident, and better able to handle whatever life is throwing at you.

A little about me

During more than 20 years working in education, I was drawn to the pastoral side of school life, being there for young people and families, supporting them through the ups and downs of school and home life. Those experiences, along with my roles as a mental health coordinator and youth advice practitioner, have given me a deep understanding of the emotional and practical challenges that people face in life.

In my personal life, I have been shaped by my experiences growing up as a mixed-heritage child/young adult in a single-parent family, and I have had many years to work on building positive relationships in a range of contexts. Also, experiencing the loss of loved ones has taught me how I can move forward carrying that loss, but also how to live with hope and positivity. Receiving personal therapy has certainly helped me.

Please contact me by phone or email to arrange a free 30 minute session (online or face to face). This gives us the opportunity to have a conversation about how we might work together, including the counselling agreement and practical considerations, such as whether you would prefer to sessions to be online or face-to-face. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions you may have.

Your first full counselling session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to feel comfortable in the counselling space. The focus is entirely on you and your experience. There’s no agenda, no tests, and no pressure to have all the answers. This session is simply about beginning to explore how you feel and what has brought you here. 

If meeting in-person, I can offer a light, warm room, located a stone's throw from the sea, designed to be a peaceful retreat for reflection.