Zoe Smith
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
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About Zoe
Zoe Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and parenting strain. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Zoe aims to offer a steady, human presence when life feels overwhelming.
Zoe works in a calm, non-judgemental way. She listens first and follows the pace set by each person. Sessions focus on understanding current coping patterns and finding small, practical steps that feel doable.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. She also uses client-centred methods to keep the person’s experience central, and cognitive behavioural techniques to spot patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood. Zoe has four years of counselling experience and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
That membership reflects her professional affiliation in the UK. People often work with Zoe on issues such as addiction, communication problems, guilt, shame, jealousy, and feelings of isolation. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, and with questions about life purpose and ageing.
If someone is unsure what to expect, Zoe invites them to take the first step by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging a session. The initial contact helps clarify goals and how she can help move things forward.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 405804
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Zoe's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Zoe works with
Everything Zoe lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Zoe lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Zoe works online
Client-centred counselling focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s concerns. In this approach the therapist reflects what they hear and helps people find their own answers to things that feel stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Zoe will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods that suit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process that may change as work progresses.
For practicalities, confirm the available session options before booking so they match your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in in a lunch break, or avoid the need to be on camera if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pace and tools to suit each situation, helping therapy fit around everyday demands.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Zoe help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on listening first and working at the client’s pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with people on a range of life challenges.
What professional credentials and region apply?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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