Paula Marshall-Smith

Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Petersfield, near Guildford, Haslemere & Godalming

I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from The University of Greenwich. Over the years I have undergone further training/workshops which has allowed me to meet the changing needs of my clients.

I am a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am bound by BACP’s Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I endeavour to offer appointments as quickly as possible and carry professional indemnity insurance. I am very committed to ongoing professional development.

The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) have merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks are now called DBS checks and I have an up to date advanced certificate.

I value social, sexual, religious, political and racial difference and appreciate the importance of these differences in relationships.

Background and Experience

I valued my training and work with ‘yourSanctuary'(formally Surrey Womens Aid). This incredible organization works to prevent domestic abuse and undo the damage it does to individuals, families and communities. Clients come from diverse communities, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, socio-economic groups, and age brackets.

I run a successful Private Practice in Petersfield, Hampshire and I work for Crossways Counselling service in Haslemere, Surrey.  Crossways is a registered charity and we offer a valuable, professional and confidential service to our local community.

I am experienced in working with the following conditions:

Abuse, abandonment, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, phobias, depression, eating disorders, trauma, avoidant personality disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, loss and bereavement, bulimia nervosa, menopause, obesity, domestic violence, anger, OCD, PTSD, separation anxiety disorder and social phobias, divorce, and relationship issues.