- Calm listening
- Practical steps
- Trauma-aware
About Zoe
Zoe Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports men and others facing stress, anxiety, addiction issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and parenting strains. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Zoe aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where people can begin to untangle painful patterns and feel heard.
She listens first and works at the client’s pace. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and practical steps that can help day to day. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help notice unhelpful thinking and on attachment-informed thinking to understand relationship patterns.
Zoe also uses trauma-focused ways of working when past hurt gets in the way of being present. That means being careful about how memories and feelings are approached, and pacing conversations so they feel manageable. She helps people spot coping strategies that once helped but now hold them back.
Her approach is person-centred, which means the person in front of her shapes the work. Clients set the goals and the therapist supports progress through steady listening, clear reflection and practical suggestions. Sessions are conversational rather than didactic.
Zoe has four years of counselling experience and maintains BACP membership. She works in English and is based in the UK. If someone is considering starting, she asks them to reflect on what they want to change and to be ready to take small, steady steps.
How Zoe’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work emphasises how early relationships shape current ways of relating. Online conversations can help identify those repeating patterns and try different responses in a supported way. This approach suits issues around trust, abandonment and relationship difficulties.Client-centred work focuses on listening, reflection and the person’s own pace. In remote sessions this can look like gentle, open conversations where the counsellor follows the client’s lead and helps them make sense of their experience.
Cognitive behavioural ideas give practical tools for managing worry and unhelpful thinking. Clients learn simple exercises and experiments to try between sessions, which can be easy to work on in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Zoe will work collaboratively to decide what methods fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That might mean mixing approaches and adjusting pace as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and cutting travel time. It can make brief check-ins easier and let people use strategies they practise in day-to-day settings. The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking so clients know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zoe commonly help with?
Zoe supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and parenting challenges. She also works with related problems such as guilt, shame, isolation and men’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and person-centred. She listens carefully, reflects back what she hears and helps clients set practical, achievable goals.
What kinds of methods does she use in sessions?
She uses attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns, cognitive behavioural tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and trauma-focused approaches when past harm affects current life.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of counselling experience and has worked with people facing trauma, domestic abuse and addiction, among other common life difficulties.
Where is Zoe based and what languages are available?
She is based in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
She does not take international clients at this time. Sessions are therefore arranged for people located within the UK.
How are sessions charged and what payment model is used?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.