Patricia Furness-Smith | Senior Accredited Counsellor |… | NCPS

Patricia Furness-Smith

Member Status: Senior Accredited

Member No: PF00P01

Location: Amersham

Fellow

I have an international reputation specialising in hodophobia and work as a consultant on British Airways’ ‘Flying with Confidence’ courses. I am a freelance writer and have written a number of articles, therapeutic books and CDs on psychological topics such as phobias, guided relaxation, problem eating and well-being.
I have a private practice and sit on a validating panel for a leading training organisation of counselling/psychotherapy supervisors.

  • Qualifications & Experience
    M.A., B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. TDLB
    I have a wide breadth of experience lecturing and training in Further & Higher Education for over 25 years. I have worked as an Examiner, Moderator and Qualification Reviewer in Counselling/Psychotherapy for major examining bodies. I have worked as an EAP Associate and have sat on validation panels. I was a director of an international online therapy service.
    I have had over 20 years as a Relate Couples Counsellor and Trainer and have worked as a clinical supervisor of a charity which supports sufferers of eating disorders and their carers.
  • What I can help with
    • Anxiety
    • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
    • Generally unhappy with your life
    • Phobias
    • Relationships
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