Who am I?

I am Helen Smith, a fully qualified and registered counsellor practising under the BACP Ethical Framework.

Psychotherapy has helped me to know myself better, given me new perspectives and improved my relationship with myself and others. I believe there is value for all of us in taking time for self-reflection.

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in the legal sector as a patent attorney. I have a degree in Biochemistry from Cambridge University.

Alongside my counselling practice, I work part-time for an organisation promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing in the intellectual property professions. I am a parent to two children and in my free time I like being active, being outdoors, reading and travelling.

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Training

BACP Registered Counsellor

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling (Psychosynthesis Trust, London)

Non-Violent Communication (NVC) - Level 1 Foundation Training

I undertake regular CPD and additional training and am currently working towards the UKCP qualification of Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.

Additional Experience

I currently volunteer at a virtual Bereavement Help Point for St Christopher’s Hospice.

I have previously volunteered as a counsellor at The Psychosynthesis Trust low-cost counselling service in London.