Associate practitioner
Dr Charlotte Smith
Counselling Psychologist
HCPC
I'm an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist specialising in psychosexual therapy, long-term health conditions and trauma. Supporting individuals, couples and families online and in the North.
Clinical profile
About Charlotte
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with a new condition or can’t get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don’t have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
My training is in evidence-based person centered and relational psychological therapy. I am able to help navigate and negotiate the challenges, uncertainty and losses that physical and mental health conditions can bring to relationships with yourself, your body and other people in your life. My doctoral training and work experience provides me with skills in psychodynamic, Cognitive behavioural therapy including new wave approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion focused therapy (CFT), systemic and humanistic modes of therapy. I believe in working within these models with you in order to create an individual tool kit of coping strategies to help to improve your emotional and psychological wellbeing.
I work with individuals, couples, families and value supporting effective and positive communication with services involved in your care. I offer clinical supervision to trainee and qualified psychologists.
Thank you for booking your first session. I understand that planning to see a psychologist can feel daunting and you may not feel like you know where to start. I will always try my best to put you at ease and take our conversations at your pace. I look forward to meeting with you and getting started on our therapy journey.
How Charlotte can help
Specialisms and therapies
Specialisms
Specialist areas
Where Charlotte may be a good fit.
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Living with anxiety or constant worry
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Struggling with persistent low mood or depression
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Coping with bereavement or grief
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Processing trauma or PTSD
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Navigating relationship difficulties or breakdowns
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Struggling with low self-esteem or self-confidence
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Experiencing domestic abuse or violence
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Managing weight or weight-related concerns
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Neurological conditions
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Sex Therapy
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Infidelity
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Men's Issues
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Obesity
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Psychosexual Therapy
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Sexual Addiction
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Stress
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Weight Loss
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Women's Issues
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Mental Health
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Mood Disorders
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Acquired brain injury
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Adult survivors of sexual abuse
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Support around chronic health conditions
Therapeutic approach
Flexible, evidence-based and formulation-led
Together you build an understanding of what is happening, what is maintaining it, and what will help.
Not sure if Charlotte is the right fit?
Let the Pathway Team make the match
Tell us what you are looking for. If Charlotte is suitable and available, the team can route you to them. If another associate or provider is a better fit, they will guide you there.
Get in touch
Ready to feel heard?
Leave your details and a member of our Pathway Team will be in touch, usually within one working day. Or call us directly on 0191 258 0008.
- Confidential and judgement-free
- No obligation, no pressure to book
- No GP referral needed
How can we help?
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