Rate Siobhan Smith

I am a qualified counsellor in the UK with extensive life and professional experience, and I am passionate about helping adults overcome challenges and create more fulfilling, balanced lives. I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or affected by past experiences, often after coping alone for a long time.

My work has centred on supporting clients with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, confidence issues, and loss of motivation. I have extensive experience helping clients safely explore and reprocess difficult or traumatic experiences, allowing them to reduce emotional distress and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

My Training & Therapeutic Approach

I work interactively, adapting therapy to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My work is grounded in warmth, respect, and collaboration, while also being thoughtful, honest, and purposeful. I aim to help clients understand how past experiences may be influencing their present and to develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

I am fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and use this approach where appropriate to help clients reprocess traumatic memories, reduce anxiety, and build emotional stability. EMDR can be particularly effective for trauma, distressing life events, and long-standing emotional patterns.

What You Can Expect From Working With Me

I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where you can speak openly and be yourself. Clients often tell me they feel understood, supported, and safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions. I work at a pace that feels right for you, balancing emotional depth with practical support to encourage meaningful and lasting change.

How I Can Help

Seeking support can feel like a significant step, especially if you are used to managing on your own. I will meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to create a personalised therapeutic plan that reflects your needs, goals, and strengths.

If you are looking for a therapist who is compassionate, experienced, and skilled in trauma-informed work, I would be pleased to support you on your journey towards greater wellbeing and self-confidence.