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About
My name is Lucy Smith (she/her)
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor in Berkshire holding a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and I am also a qualified hypnotherapist and a registrant member of the National Hypnotherapy Society.
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I provide online counselling across the UK and will soon be offering face-to-face counselling near Pangbourne, Berkshire.
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I have experience working in a range of specialist areas, including trauma, addiction support, mental health services, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. This has given me a strong foundation in supporting clients with complex emotional experiences, particularly where issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and low mood may be present.
My work as a trauma-informed counsellor is grounded in understanding how different life experiences can overlap and impact emotional wellbeing. I have a particular interest in intersectionality in counselling, recognising how identity, relationships, and past experiences can all interconnect and shape how we feel and cope in the present. I also work with clients experiencing both diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and personality-related difficulties such as BPD and EUPD.
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In counselling sessions, I support you to explore your experiences at your own pace, helping you to understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This integrative approach can help you identify patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop healthier ways of coping.
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My approach to integrative counselling and psychotherapy combines empathy with structure, offering a safe and confidential space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood without judgement.
At the core of my practice is the belief that counselling should provide a safe, consistent, and supportive therapeutic space where meaningful change can take place through understanding, reflection, and emotional processing.
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If you are looking for counselling in Berkshire or online therapy in the UK, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial session.
