Dr Carole Francis-Smith

Carole is an experienced Counselling Psychologist with a wide range of experience and training. She works with adults (18+) who struggle with anxiety, depression, low mood, loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, making and adjusting to changes in their life, work related stress, burnout/rust out and more complex issues. She offers tailored support to adults across their life span and with individuals who struggle with high self-critical thinking and shame.

As a psychologist Carole has a wide range of trainings, such as cognitive behavioural therapy - CBT, person centred, psychodynamic, and compassion focused therapy CFT, as well as experience in different settings (NHS, Charity, Private). She keeps up to date in research and training with what she offers in her practice. Her approach aims to understand what life is like from your point of view and tailor therapy to your individual needs.

With a research specialism and interest in online communications she is well placed to understand how this can sometimes add to the stresses of life, often in a hidden way. She has been involved in offering consultancy, creating resources and trainings to organisations to support our resilience in the times we live in.

As well as individual therapy she offers relationship therapy and works with several health insurance companies. Please feel free to contact her to enquire.