Lyn Smailes

I am an Accredited Counsellor, Supervisor and Trainer with over 30 years experience. I live in Coventry. Counselling can be provided in person and online. Counselling issues include: problematic compulsive sexual behaviour, relationship problems, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, complex trauma and abuse. I use an integrative model and adapt the counselling to suit the needs of the client. Evening sessions are available.

Level 4 Counselling Diploma with Barnabus Training Consortium (2005) Intermediate Diploma in Counselling Supervision (Level 5) with CPCAB (2009) MA in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychology with Waverley Abbey College accredited by Middlesex University (2025) Certification in Sex Therapy with the Institute for Sexual Wholeness (2013) Certification in Online and Telephone Counselling with Counselling Tutor (2020) Certification in Complex Trauma with Janina Fisher (2021) I am a Registered Accredited Counsellor with the ACC

My specialisms are: Working with those who have a background or PTSD and Complex Trauma including dissociative disorders. Working with those who have experienced relationship breakdowns and divorce. Working with those experiencing sexual difficulties and problematic compulsory sexual behaviour. Working with those who struggle with low confidence and self-esteem, in particular students at university or college. Working with those who have a Christian faith.

I deliver counselling in a non-judgemental, compassionate and client-orientated way. As an integrative therapist, I seek to adapt my approach to suit the needs of the client. My main approach to therapy is solution focussed, working collaboratively with the client to explore both contributory factors and resolution. I use various techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, creative visual resources, mindfulness and relaxation. For complex trauma and dissociative disorders I use an approach informed by Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems. As a practising Christian, I am able to provide a faith-based approach for clients who request this. I am also open to working with spirituality and existential issues with those of all faiths and none.