Are you looking for change?
Many things bring us to counselling. For some, it is overwhelming emotions, such as loss or anger. For others, it is painful or restrictive relationships. Some of us seek counselling because day-to-day life feels pointless or it’s dominated by anxiety. Some of us are quite stuck: for example, you may have a part of you that wants to achieve things in life but another part of you habitually sabotages your efforts.
Safe, confidential space
Counselling can really help. I can provide you with a safe, confidential space where you feel at ease to explore the experiences which are troubling you and identify what your needs are and what must change.
Taking control
My focus is on enabling you to understand and be compassionate towards your experience, even towards those parts of you that you dislike or are afraid of. This is what heals and can bring enduring, transformative change.
The first step
I hope that the following pages help to explain what you can expect in working with me. I offer a reduced-price initial appointment in which we can explore what you need and assess whether counselling with me is right for you at this point. Just use the Contact Me form to get in touch.
For more guidance on what to expect in counselling and how to choose a counsellor, please see my Useful Links page.
Valerie Smith
Tel: 03333 403 221
Mob: 07966 694 617
Please leave a message if I am unable
to answer when you call.
Thank you.
Or email me at:
valerie@valeriesmithcounselling.com
The image at the top of this page is taken from an original painting by Elizabeth Vischer. Elizabeth is a wonderfully talented artist who lives and works in East Lothian.
More of her work can be found here.