Fees:
£60 for 50 minutes
£50 for student trainees, key workers, refugees & low income
Contact:
Direct mobile number for Rosie Sydney-Smith:
07824 394647
Email:
rosiesydneysmith@gmail.com
Location:
Newbury, online & phone
Treatments Practiced:
Philosophy and style of working:
Whether you’re making sense of your past, navigating challenges in the present, or feeling uncertain about what lies ahead, you don’t have to go through it on your own. I’m an integrative, person-centred counsellor and work with people over 18.
I work in a way that’s guided by you, at your pace. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, adapting them to suit your individual needs as they emerge. Our sessions may focus on how your past can shape and influence your current behaviours and experiences. I also place importance on psychoeducation, offering insight and strategies to support your emotional and psychological needs. I hope you will leave sessions feeling listened to, and with a deeper understanding of yourself and (if needed) equipped with practical tools to support you in your day-to-day life. As a trauma-informed counsellor, I work in a way that respects your experiences and ensures you feel safe and supported.
The aim of therapy isn’t to fix, instead I see it as developing a different relationship with the issue — one that, over time, allows it to feel less overwhelming and less in control of your life. Therapy isn’t about someone else giving you the answers. It’s a collaborative process that helps you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Professional Accreditations:
- Member of the BACP
- Qualified Counsellor
- Studying Level 5 Psychotherapeutic Counselling from September 2026
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
Training and Experience:
Basingstoke College of Technology for 4 years studying:
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- Level 3 in Counselling Studies CPCAB
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
I have been working at the Olive Branch in Winchester for nearly 3 years with clients over 18.
