Claire Smith
Registered Member MÌÇÐĹÙÍø
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07802754425
Therapist - Epsom
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am a fully qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and have been a registered member of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø since 2020. I initially trained as a psychodynamic counsellor, but completed my psychotherapy training in London at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation.
Whether this is your first experience of seeking therapy, or you are returning, I appreciate it can be hard to make that first step and difficult to know where to start. I can offer you a warm and empathic space where we can explore whatever is bothering you to help you to understand yourself and your relationships. As a psychotherapist, I am trained to work at a deeper level to help you to discover how your past experiences may have influenced your current difficulties.
Practice description
I work in private practice from my home in Epsom. I provide weekly in person or online therapy sessions, on an open-ended or time-limited basis.
My first session
Whether you contact me via phone or email we would have a brief chat and then arrange an initial 50 minute session. This would provide you with an opportunity to share what has brought you to therapy and enable me to ask a few questions to gain a better understanding of your background and current situation. Then, if you would like to proceed we would agree a convenient day and time for us to meet on a regular basis.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Psychodynamic
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited