Hillary Smith

Mentors students to effectively manage their mental health while pursuing their academic studies. Provides guidance and support to help students navigate the challenges of university life.

Offers both time-limited and ongoing sessions within an integrative model, working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds on issues like anxiety, depression, and bereavement. Provides individual supervision to therapists from various theoretical orientations since September 2022.

Works for WeightMatters Clinic, specializing in eating disorders and body image issues, and EmotionMatters Clinic, addressing a range of presenting issues. Supervises qualified therapists in individual and group settings, as well as trainee therapists on placement since September 2022.

Worked as a Step 3 Counsellor within Medway Talking Therapies NHS IAPT provision. Provided up to 20 sessions of therapy to a diverse range of clients with varying presenting issues.

Contributed to the Library Team, supporting various library operations. Assisted with administrative tasks and ensured smooth functioning of library services.

Volunteered by mentoring an undergraduate student on a weekly basis. Provided guidance and support to the student during their academic journey.

Offered short-term counselling to students as part of a clinical placement. Provided therapeutic support to address various student concerns.

Offered home-based counselling to cancer patients and their carers within a 12-session model. Provided support throughout the cancer journey, including those undergoing treatment and nearing end-of-life.

Worked within a GP surgery for Lambeth IAPT, offering short-term counselling services. Provided accessible mental health support to individuals in a primary care setting.

Managed regulation administration tasks, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Handled documentation and maintained accurate records.

Provided home visiting massage therapy to cancer patients. Gained valuable experience working with cancer patients, which fostered an interest in counselling.

Served as a Counselling Service Administrator, supporting the daily operations of the counselling service. Managed appointments and client records.

Offered a variety of massage therapies in corporate offices and client homes. Volunteered for Blenheim CDP, treating clients with drug and alcohol addictions.

Held various roles related to picture research and publishing, including six years at The Natural History Museum. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and attention to detail in all roles.

Completed a diploma focused on therapeutic supervision in an online environment. This program enhanced skills for overseeing counselling practices remotely.

Obtained a Continuing Professional Development certificate in The Rewind Technique. This certification focused on specialized methods for trauma therapy.

Achieved a Level 3 Certificate in Online Counselling Skills. This program provided advanced skills for delivering counselling services in an online setting.

Completed a Master of Arts degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy. This postgraduate program deepened understanding and practice in therapeutic approaches.

Earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy. This program provided foundational and advanced training in counselling and psychotherapeutic practices.

Obtained a Continuing Professional Development certificate in Behavioural Activation. This certification focused on practical techniques for behavioural change.

Completed a Continuing Professional Development certificate in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. This program integrated mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques.

Achieved a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies. This program provided comprehensive knowledge and skills in counselling principles and practices.

Completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. This program developed fundamental skills essential for effective counselling interactions.

Earned a Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills. This introductory program provided foundational knowledge and basic skills in counselling.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media Production, specializing in Photography. This program provided comprehensive training in media production with a focus on photographic techniques.