Welcome
I hope you find my website helpful and informative.
I work in private practice offering psychotherapy, counselling and clinical supervision. I provide virtual online sessions to people across the UK. I also have experience working internationally.
Professional Profile: UKCP registered and accredited psychotherapist. MBACP registered counsellor. UKCP & HIPC approved clinical supervisor. Approach: humanistic, integrative, relational, embodied.
My way of working with people is based on generating trust and insight
" Al Skiffington-Smith offers the opportunity to experience a unique therapeutic encounter helping you move on to different ways of thinking and feeling about yourself and your life "
I offer a free Mutual Assessment Session - subject to availability. I do this because I recognise that one of the most important factors in any therapeutic work is the relationship between a client and their therapist. Without a strong working alliance, the work will suffer. This is why I offer an hour of my time free of charge for you to meet with me. You can then decide for yourself if you would find what I offer of value and I will also let you know if I feel that I can be of help to you.
There are differing views on the distinction between psychotherapy and counselling. Generally, psychotherapy refers to long-term, in-depth therapy that explores longstanding emotional and psychological issues, sometimes tracing them back to childhood. In contrast, counselling typically focuses on short-term support for specific concerns. Despite these distinctions, there is a significant overlap between the two. Both psychotherapy and counselling aim to alleviate emotional and psychological distress through focused therapeutic work.
Current Availability
Please note: There are times when my practice becomes fully booked. When this happens I keep a waiting list. You are welcome to email me to enquire about my availability.
