- Client-centred approach
- Trauma-informed care
- BACP member
About Zoe
Zoe Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of clinical experience. Zoe works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and parenting challenges. She aims to create a warm, respectful atmosphere where people feel heard and able to speak honestly about what is hard for them.
Her approach is shaped by client-centred therapy, which means the person in the room sets the pace and the topics. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships from the past affect current feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used when practical tools can help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Zoe often supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment worries, communication problems, control issues, isolation and guilt. She also works with those affected by drug and alcohol addiction, infidelity and the emotional fallout of trauma and abuse. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, building clearer boundaries and finding manageable steps forward.
Conversations are usually straightforward and grounded. Zoe listens first, then offers gentle reflections and practical techniques when needed. She encourages people to bring what matters to them and to work at a pace that feels doable.
To begin, visitors follow the site Start Therapy process, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How Zoe’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s concerns at the heart of sessions. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, offers empathic listening and helps clarify what matters most. This approach suits people who want space to talk and be understood before deciding on specific goals.Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It can help with difficulties such as trust, jealousy, communication problems and feelings of abandonment by exploring what those patterns mean now.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) adds practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT can support anxiety, low mood and problematic coping habits by offering step-by-step strategies and short exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Ask about available formats when you arrange the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zoe help with?
Zoe works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and parenting concerns. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice is client-centred, meaning the person’s goals guide the work. She listens first and then offers reflections and practical tools when they fit the person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of experience working with individuals on a range of issues including trauma, domestic abuse and addiction.
What credentials and location are listed?
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 does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Zoe?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.