Hillary Smith

I strive to provide a warm and non-judgemental space for my clients to talk, believing the relationship and connection between therapist and client is fundamental to client self-exploration and personal growth. I work collaboratively with each client so I can tailor my approach, this is important, as we are all unique. As an integrative therapist I draw on a variety of models and techniques that best suit my client’s individual needs. Working in a client-centred way I encourage feedback to help guide any treatment suggestions I make. My aim is to support each client to reconnect and develop the confidence to be the expert in their own life.

I have experience of working with many presenting issues including bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, body image, identity, work related stress and chronic long-term health conditions. I work both in a targeted short term or a longer open-ended basis. I have run my own private practice since 2017. Alongside my private practice and work with Health Matters Group I work as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor at the University of Kent. I worked with Paul’s Cancer Support Centre in London for 10 years, both as a Massage Therapist and Counsellor within the Home Visiting Service. I have experience working within the NHS Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in the London borough of Lambeth as well as Medway Talking Therapies in Kent. I began my therapeutic work as a Trainee Counsellor at Goldsmith College Counselling Service. Having had an evolving career from photography and publishing to massage therapist, as well as funding my studies to be a psychotherapist working in the financial sector in the city, I am all too aware of how our job or profession can impact our mental and physical wellbeing.