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- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Client centred practice
About Zoe
Counsellor (BACP) with 4 years' experience. Zoe Smith works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns.
Zoe uses familiar, direct approaches in sessions. She listens to how a person has learned to cope, then talks through practical steps that can reduce distress. Conversations are centred on the client's experience rather than jargon. Zoe draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-focused work depending on what a person needs.
In practice she helps people name patterns and try different ways of responding to them. That might include looking at how past relationships shape current ones, testing small behaviour changes, or working through upsetting memories at a steady pace. She aims to make plans that fit into everyday life and can be reviewed over time.
Zoe is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her background includes direct work with people affected by domestic abuse and addiction, which informs how she approaches trauma and safety in sessions. Language of work is English and she works with adults based in the UK.
To start a process she asks people to describe their current concerns and goals. From there she and the client agree on an approach and practical next steps, checking progress as they go. Sessions focus on clear, manageable changes rather than theory alone.
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How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and important relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can explore these patterns through conversation and reflective exercises, helping people notice and change familiar responses. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. In a remote session the counsellor follows the person's lead, clarifies concerns, and helps shape practical goals that feel manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Zoe will discuss different methods with the client and agree a plan based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can be adjusted as progress is reviewed, so the method evolves with the person's experience.
The exact session formats for this counsellor are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use video or audio in ways that suit them, such as choosing not to be on camera or picking a simpler audio call when bandwidth is limited.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, control problems and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with targeted techniques from CBT and trauma-focused work. The emphasis is on practical steps and understanding how past relationships affect current patterns.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of professional experience working with people affected by domestic abuse, addiction and other life stresses.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees are provided during booking based on the chosen location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.