Therapist

Kate Oliver-smith

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

A warm, compassionate space to understand yourself, navigate challenges and create meaningful change I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted for who you are. Coming to counselling can feel daunting, particularly when you may not fully understand why you are feeling the way you do. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, low self-esteem or simply feel that something in your life needs to change. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. I believe that counselling is about creating a safe space to explore what is happening for you, understand patterns that may have developed throughout your life, and consider how these might be affecting the way you think, feel and relate to yourself and others. My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to you rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I may incorporate elements of person-centred therapy, CBT, mindfulness, attachment-informed work and other therapeutic techniques where these feel helpful and appropriate. I work collaboratively, at your pace. I won’t tell you what you should do or judge your choices. Instead, I’ll support you to develop greater understanding, self-awareness and compassion, while exploring practical ways of managing difficulties and making changes that feel meaningful to you. Whether you are struggling with something that has happened recently or carrying experiences from the past, counselling can provide an opportunity to pause, reflect and begin to understand yourself differently. You don’t need to know exactly what you need from counselling before getting in touch. We can explore that together.

• Online sessions with a video link sent on booking
• Verified by Veyro's clinical team
• Offers a free 15-minute introductory consultation