- Attachment-based work
- CBT tools
- Trauma focus
About Zoe
Zoe Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Zoe also supports people dealing with guilt and shame alongside related themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, and family problems.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what is happening now. Zoe listens to the story you bring and helps you notice the coping patterns you developed. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions.
When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, Zoe draws on trauma-focused approaches to help people manage distressing memories and reactions. Her style is client-centred, which means she aims to follow each person’s pace and priorities in the room. Conversations are direct but gentle, with an emphasis on small, workable steps.
People often come to Zoe when guilt or shame lingers after a choice, or when those feelings are linked to family, faith or relationship histories. She helps people talk through painful memories, to understand patterns, and to practise different ways of responding. Sessions are described plainly and aim to fit into everyday life.
To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time and fees vary depending on location.
How approach and online sessions connect
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when people notice repeated relationship fears, patterns of withdrawal or clinginess, and issues around trust or abandonment. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. It involves clear, patient dialogue where the counsellor supports people to find their own solutions and decide what matters most.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Zoe will discuss different methods and collaborate with each person to choose what feels most helpful. That choice is based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed programme.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around everyday life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting someone join without being on camera. Registered and accredited professionals generally adapt practical details so therapy fits day-to-day routines rather than requiring big changes.
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 she address?
Zoe works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and practise different responses to shame or guilt.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of counselling experience and has worked with people affected by trauma, domestic abuse and addiction.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
Zoe is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
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 charged?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.