Counselling in central London: Graeme Neville Smith

Consultant Counsellor

Practising at:
Trafalgar Practice, 1 Northumberland Avenue, WC2
The Priory Hospital, Roehampton, SW15

Personal History:
Entered field in 1975 as Director of an Alcohol and Drug Dependency Charity based in Westminster. From 1982 developed own company offering awareness training and counselling back-up and referral service to industry, commerce, and the Civil Service .Treatment co-ordinator and sessional clinician Priory Hospital 1980 to 2006. Director London office American treatment facility 2006 to 2008.

Client Group:
Individuals, Couples, Families

Therapeutic Approach:
Usually the first session would involve taking a history, and discussing the presenting problem. Thereafter the focus would be person centred, building self confidence, esteem, and belief, enabling the client to make more helpful and positive decisions. The aim would be to assist the client to be better able to cope and manage their emotional life, and process any necessary change. The use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques would be involved. The therapy is strictly confidential.

Areas of Expertise:
Emotional and Behavioural Disorders, Alcohol and Drug Dependence and Addiction, Relationship Difficulties, Work Related Problems, Loss, Life Crisis, Anxiety, Overeating, and Family Work.

Referral:
Where needed, and with the client’s agreement, an appropriate referral to a particular consultant or treatment facility can be arranged.

Fees:
Normal fees range from £75.00 to £125.00. Depending on circumstance a suitable fee could be negotiated.

Qualifications:
Diploma in Counselling and Guidance

Professional Bodies:
Member British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Independent Counsellor United Kingdom Register of Counsellors
Accredited Member Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals
Associate Royal College of Medicine
BUPA Registered