I’m William Smith (Will to most people), a psychotherapeutic counsellor with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges.
My journey to becoming a therapist began after experiencing firsthand how talking therapy helped me during a difficult period in my own life. Despite outward success, I felt disconnected and unfulfilled. Through therapy, I started to understand myself better and make meaningful changes – an experience that inspired me to train as a therapist myself.
It’s important you feel that you’re in capable hands. I take my responsibility to you very seriously, and my work is grounded in extensive academic and professional training and a strict ethical code.
- Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Certified EMDR Practitioner (for trauma and deep-seated stress)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- MSc, Gender Studies & BSc, Psychology
Most therapists will tell you that they offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly – and I am no different.
My difference lies in my straightforward style. Clients often tell me they appreciate how I help them navigate complex emotions and situations with clarity, focusing on meaningful insights rather than getting lost in theoretical concepts.
I’ve worked successfully with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions, and those who simply feel they don’t quite fit in. My practice is inclusive and respectful of all backgrounds, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and those with neurodivergent experiences.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a clinical supervisor and I’ve also set up UK Counselling & Psychotherapy Professionals Abroad (UKCPPA), which brings together British-trained therapists working overseas. Creating community for therapists has always mattered to me, and this initiative offers a space for connection, shared learning, and mutual support.
If you’re considering therapy, I understand it can feel daunting to reach out. I offer online sessions that provide flexibility and comfort while maintaining the personal connection that makes therapy effective.
Book a free initial conversation with me today to discover how I can help. There’s no obligation, and it gives us both a chance to see if we’d work well together.