Liza Smith

I’m Liza, a BACP-registered counsellor & psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons), based in Chiswick (W4) and Richmond (TW9). I offer confidential counselling for adults, in person and online, across the UK. I support people with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, relationship and family difficulties (such as affairs, divorce, and betrayal), anger, burnout, low self-esteem, addiction, phobias, eating difficulties, self-harm, health anxiety, OCD, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and many other emotional and psychological challenges. I also work with people living with or bereaved by cancer.

My private practice is informed by my wider experience within specialist mental health, cancer support, and crisis intervention services. Through this work, I have supported people facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, gaining a deeper understanding of the difficulties people can experience during times of distress, uncertainty, and significant life change. This experience has strengthened my commitment to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can feel valued, understood, and supported.

I hold a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy and am continuing my professional development through postgraduate studies in Trauma and Psychology at the UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences.

I support people experiencing:

Anxiety, depression and low mood

Stress, burnout and overwhelm

Panic attacks and health anxiety

Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Relationship and family difficulties

Life transitions and identity

Loneliness and emotional distress

Grief and bereavement

Trauma, childhood trauma and PTSD

Childhood emotional neglect

Domestic abuse and recovery

Self-harm, suicidal thoughts and emotional crisis

Cancer, chronic illness and adjusting to diagnosis

Coping with uncertainty, loss and significant life changes

My therapy is tailored to your individual needs, with experience supporting clients with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone consultation to discuss your needs, answer questions, and see if we’re a good fit. I am also enhanced DBS checked, providing additional reassurance for clients and families.