Counselling & Psychotherapy in Bournemouth

If you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship issues or feeling overwhelmed, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Speaking to someone in a safe, confidential setting can help you begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing and look at ways to understand it and move forward.

I’m Genevieve Smith, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering professional counselling in Bournemouth. I work with individuals and couples, providing a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly and without judgement.

Sessions are available both online and in person from my private garden office, “The Practice”, based in Southbourne. This gives you the flexibility to choose what feels most comfortable for you.

How I Work

I work as an integrative therapist, which means I don’t take a fixed or rigid approach. Instead, I draw on different therapeutic methods depending on what suits you best.

Everyone’s experience is different, and therapy should reflect that. Some people want to focus on a specific issue, while others need space to explore things more gradually. My role is to work alongside you, adapting sessions so that you feel comfortable, supported, and able to talk about what matters most.

A Space to Talk

A Personal Approach to Counselling

Everyone’s life experiences are different, therefore therapy should fit to your own personal life experience. That’s why my sessions are shaped around you, allowing time to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.

Some people come to counselling with a clear issue they want to work through, while others simply are not sure but know that something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever brings you here, the focus is on helping you understand what’s going on in your world and supporting you through these changes.

Areas I Can Support You With

I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, stress, bereavement, sexuality and trauma.

Therapy can also be really beneficial if you are struggling with feeling stuck, or trying to navigate a significant life change.

Rather than focusing only on your symptoms, my sessions help look at the wider picture, helping you understand patterns, process experiences, and develop a stronger sense of clarity and direction.