Thomas Smithson
About the Therapist
I combine several therapeutic theories & techniques to offer you a unique service tailoring my approach to you, your needs & wants. I have extensive therapeutic experience, having worked in private practice for seven years and providing over 5500 clinical hours. I have a MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice, a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Diploma in Supervision and teach Counselling to trainees.
Our work together will be strictly confidential, my hope is that we will go on a journey of discovery together and no matter who you are, what you have experienced or what’s happening now I am here to listen and provide you with proactive therapeutic support.
Sessions are on a weekly basis, last 50 minutes and are online.
My therapeutic approach isn’t about judgements or blaming, it’s about understanding and growth. My work is based on meaning healing and connection.Â
- Gay
- Queer
You can find out more about me and my work on my website: newhorizoncounselling.co.uk you can also find out more on my companies instagram page @newhcounselling
Qualifications and Training​
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Diploma in Supervision - 2022
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MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice - 2021​
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - 2018
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - 2016
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Certificate of Higher education in Psychology - 2016
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - 2015
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Bereavement Service Training - 2017​​
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Working with & Safeguarding Children - 2016​
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Continuing Professional Development
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Family and Relationships Counselling CPD
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Introduction to Couple Dynamics
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Working with Metaphor (Place 2 Be)
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HIV Awareness Training
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Child protection: An Introduction
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| Award | Awarding body | Year of award |
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| MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (Distinction) | Bath Spa University | 2021 |
| Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling | CPCAB | 2018 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies | CPCAB | 2016 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills | CPCAB | 2015 |
I have run my own full time business New Horizon Counselling offering private therapy to adults since 2018.
I have worked with several well established Counselling and Psychotherapy agencies where I gained a wide range of experience, including:
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- Â Place 2 Be where I worked therapeutically with children ages 7 -10 in Croydon.
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- St Christoper's Hospice working within their adult bereavement team in Bromley as a bereavement support Counsellor.
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- METRO Charity, working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, asylum seekers and people living with or affected by HIV.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical principles.
- Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Supervision
- Walk and talk therapy
- Ace | Asexual
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Queer
- Questioning
- Trans
- One to one
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Online
When you get in touch, we can have a conversation to find out what support you may be looking for and for you to get a feel for if I am the right therapist for you. We can then arrange an initial session / assessment.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are on a weekly basis at the same time on the same day. I am currently unable to offer fortnightly sessions due to availability.
Sessions are priced at £70.00
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