Dr Martin Smith

Psychotherapist

“I have been in private practice for over twenty five years and linked with EAP groups such as BUPA and the NHS I work extensively from a solution focused approach helping individuals to move forward in work and life.”

About Me

For nearly twenty-five years, I have offered a grounded, supportive space as a Psychotherapist. My PhD and extensive private practice experience allow me to guide a wide range of individuals. We can work collaboratively to understand your experiences and find clear ways forward. Clients seeking an established, trusted professional will find my approach reassuring. This includes those referred through BUPA or the NHS.

Approach

Drawing on a PhD from Kona University, I structure sessions to map recurring patterns, track thoughts and feelings, and examine their impact on behaviour. In-session work tests new responses through brief behavioural experiments and guided reflection. Between meetings you will be asked to practise specific tasks, keep simple logs and use short remote check-ins where useful. Sessions are available in person and online for adults, individuals and organisations. This approach suits those prepared for steady, practical change and regular engagement.

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Basic Information

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Services

Services Offered:

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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Training
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals
•Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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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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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Professional Title:

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Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.