Mrs Kate Oliver-Smith
Counselor
“I am an experienced eclectic counsellor working with clients of all ages (from age 12). I offer face-to-face counselling in Salisbury, Wiltshire, as well as online and telephone sessions. Using an eclectic, client-centred approach, I tailor therapy to the unique needs of each individual, providing a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore difficulties and work towards positive change.”
About Me
Approach
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Services
Services Offered:
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Counseling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Works With:
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Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Professional Title:
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Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.
Qualifications
Chrysalis Academy
University of Exeter
Mindspace Foundation, Basingstok
Registrations
National Counseling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Counsellor
Memberships
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Full Member
Membership: NCS20-02432