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Zoe Smith, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issues

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Zoe Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, trauma and parenting strains. She is Zoe Smith and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP. She offers a calm, steady presence for anyone who needs a place to talk things through.

Zoe listens without rushing. She works with each person to understand their coping habits and what keeps problems repeating. Conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Her approach draws on attachment ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to untangle patterns that cause worry or conflict. Trauma-focused methods are used when past hurt affects current wellbeing. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the client’s readiness.

Zoe has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She has supported people dealing with addictions, domestic abuse, abandonment and attachment concerns, and the tensions that come from communication or control issues. People can expect straightforward talk, gentle challenges, and homework when helpful.

Zoe also covers topics such as guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, life purpose and ageing. She makes space for men’s issues and for parents coping with the pressures of raising children. Her sessions are offered in English and are available by a variety of online formats.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used so people can connect and plan sessions that fit their life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It helps when patterns of trust, closeness or avoidance cause repeated conflict or loneliness. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens deeply and follows the client’s pace so people feel heard and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Zoe will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone works well if bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging can fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to arrange therapy around work, family and other commitments, while keeping contact regular and practical.

What concerns does Zoe help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and parenting challenges, plus related topics like guilt, shame and isolation.

What is Zoe's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and conversational, focusing on understanding coping patterns and trying practical steps that fit everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

Zoe has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are recorded?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Zoe?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Zoe Smith, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that guide online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety