Yuriko Smith

I currently have availability for new clients. I aim to respond to enquiries within 24 to 48 hours to arrange an initial phone call. This will be an informal chat where we can discuss your requirements and to arrange our first session.

Hello, I am Yuki, a psychotherapeutic counsellor with a specialism in Children and Young People, trained with the Northern Guild. I am also a GP and have worked in General Practice in Teesside since 2010, which includes working in a Children and Young Person's Mental Health clinic.

I am an integrative counsellor using a blend of therapeutic techniques to best suit each client and their needs. I work from a trauma informed approach, ensuring my client's emotional safety, so that they are able to work at a pace that they are comfortable with.

I offer face to face sessions of 50 minutes. These are usually booked weekly but this can vary depending on budget and time constraints.

I offer a mix of both talking therapy and creative therapy. Using creative techniques can feel daunting, particularly for older teens and adults, but I have found many clients have benefited from creative therapy once they feel comfortable in the therapeutic relationship.

Our first session is charged at my standard rate. It will be an opportunity for us to start to get to know each other and for me to gather information so that I can provide therapy that is most appropriate to your needs.

You can ask questions about the way that I work and discuss what you would like to achieve from therapy. If you decide you would like to continue therapy with me then we can book in further sessions.