Philippa Smethurst
Transform your Life through Compassionate Therapy
Overcome Challenges with Expert Guidance and Support
I’m Philippa Smethurst, a dedicated counsellor, psychotherapist, mentor, trainer, and author with over 30 years of experience. I specialise in helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges, offering a safe space to explore and make meaningful changes.
With my extensive training and deep passion for psychotherapy, I am committed to listening and supporting you as you are. Whether you are dealing with grief, relationship issues, work-related stress, or addiction, I provide tailored therapy sessions designed to empower and help you to transform your life.
How I can help
Bereavement & Loss
A deep loss can separate us from who we used to be. At such times it can help to talk with a trusted other. Read more…
Abuse
When wounded with a form of abuse, we may need another’s sensitive attunement to our inner experience. Read more…
Issues of identity
I have a passion for working with people with diverse gender, sexuality and relationship identities. Read more…
Anxiety
In times of stress, it can be helpful to talk in a way that brings together what you are feeling in your mind and body. Read more
Addiction
Addiction and substance abuse can capture us so completely that we lose ourselves in their power. Read more…
Work-related Problems
A bit here about what people might b going through and what kind of therapy might help
Relationship Issues
Relationships can get complicated when our attachments become set in patterns that repeat and get stuck. Read more…
Difficulties with Food
Our relationship to food may sometimes be a response to distress, to difficult thoughts or feelings. Read more…
Trauma
Working life can go wrong for all kinds of reasons, and the ripple effect on the whole of our lives can be considerable.