Liza Smith
Registered Member MÌÇÐĹÙÍø
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07766011001
Therapist - Richmond
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Available for home visits
- Concessionary rates
Availability
My in-person counselling practices are located in Chiswick (W4) and Richmond (TW9), and I also offer secure remote sessions for clients across the UK.
I offer flexible appointment times to accommodate different schedules, including early morning and evening appointments.
About me and my therapy practice
I’m Liza, a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons). I have two practices, one based in Chiswick (W4) and Richmond (TW9), West London, offering both in-person therapy and online counselling across the UK.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and bereavement, burnout, anger, low self-esteem, addiction, phobias, eating difficulties, OCD, health anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and many other complex emotional challenges. I also support people affected by cancer or bereaved through cancer.
Alongside my private practice, I work within hospital and specialist mental health services supporting adults experiencing psychological distress, trauma, crisis, and suicidal thoughts. I also work as a counsellor within a cancer support centre, supporting individuals and families affected by cancer and bereavement.
I am currently advancing my specialist training in Adult Psychological Trauma at University College London (UCL), within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, which further strengthens my work with trauma, emotional regulation, and complex mental health needs.
My approach is pluralistic and tailored, meaning therapy is adapted to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia.
I am a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø-registered practitioner working in line with their Ethical Framework, and I am DBS-enhanced checked for additional reassurance and safeguarding.
My first session
I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone consultation where we can talk about what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and explore whether we might be a good fit to work together.
Whether you are based in Chiswick (W4), Richmond (TW9), elsewhere in West London, or prefer online counselling, you are welcome to reach out. Whether you are facing a specific difficulty or simply feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike yourself, you do not have to go through it alone.
You can bring whatever feels important to therapy, as no concern is too big or too small.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Adoption, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Baby loss, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Narcissism, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Service veterans, Severe mental illness (SMI), Stalking, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Therapist - London
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Available for home visits
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I offer in-person therapy from my practices in Chiswick, London (W4) and Richmond, TW9, as well as online therapy across the UK.
I offer flexible appointment times to accommodate different schedules, including early morning and evening appointments.
About me and my therapy practice
I’m Liza, a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons), specialising in trauma, anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of cancer. I have advanced trauma training and postgraduate-level study through the UCL Department of Brain Sciences, alongside extensive clinical experience supporting adults through trauma, distress, loss, and significant life changes.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, attachment difficulties, emotional abuse, addiction, health anxiety, OCD, self-harm, panic attacks, eating difficulties, and suicidal thoughts. I understand that seeking therapy can feel daunting, and I aim to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and able to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Alongside my trauma work, I provide emotional support to people affected by cancer through my role in a specialist cancer hospital. I support people at different stages of their cancer journey, including those adjusting to a diagnosis, undergoing or recovering from treatment, living with the impact of cancer, or supporting someone close to them. I also work with grief, bereavement, and the emotional impact of major life changes.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and personalised, with therapy shaped around your individual needs, experiences, and goals. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change, and I work collaboratively with you to understand what feels most helpful.
I also support neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. I offer in-person therapy from my practices in Chiswick, London (W4) and Richmond, TW9, as well as online therapy across the UK.
I work in accordance with the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Ethical Framework, hold an Enhanced DBS check, and offer a free 20-minute introductory call to help you decide whether I’m the right therapist for you.
Practice description
Whether you are based in Chiswick (W4), Richmond (TW9), elsewhere in West London, or prefer online counselling, you are welcome to reach out. Whether you are facing a specific difficulty or simply feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike yourself, you do not have to go through it alone.
You can bring whatever feels important to therapy, as no concern is too big or too small.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Narcissism, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Service veterans, Severe mental illness (SMI), Stalking, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English