Neurodivergent Therapist

About Me:

Caroline Smith

BSc (Hons), PGDip.

Registered Psychotherapist

 Founder of Te Video Counselling & Psychotherapy.

NCPS Register Profile

Co-Director Autistic Therapists Directory CIC

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Who do I work with?

I work online with individuals over the age of 16.

Specialising in working with:

  • Late Diagnosis of Autism &/or ADHD 

  • Parents of neurodivergent children (focus on the parent)

  • Burnout

  • Chronic illness/ hormonal issues / pain conditions 

  • Childhood Trauma

  • Shame

Other areas of experience:

  • All Neurodivergence
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Work related Stress
  • Relationship Stress
  • Grief, Bereavement and Loss
  • Anger
  • Low Self-esteem
  • Self-Harm & Suicide
  • and more (please ask if you can't see what you are looking for)

Experience:

Having previously focused on working in helping settings with children and young people, my journey as a therapist began in February 2021, when I joined a charity set up to provide short-term online therapy for individuals who were unable to access their usual in-person support due to the Covid pandemic. I also worked at a Well-Woman's Clinic, offering counselling to women having faced domestic violence.

Since then, before launching my own small private practice, I supported individuals aged 14 and up who were in crisis or at risk of self-harm or suicide. Additionally, I provided online counselling and assessments through a community-based university clinic while earning my postgraduate diploma and contributed my services to various other mental health charities.

Did you know in the UK, the titles "counsellor" and "psychotherapist" are not legally protected? This means anyone can practice as a counsellor or psychotherapist without the necessity of formal qualifications.

When selecting a therapist, it's essential to verify their credentials. Always ensure they are qualified (minimum level 4), carry professional insurance, and are registered with a reputable ethical body, such as the NCPS or BACP.

My Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling & Psychotherapy (Level 7) University of Salford. 

Compassion Focused Therapy; Bereavement & Loss;

Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness; Counselling children and young people.

BSc Hons Degree Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice (Level 6) University of Salford. 

Expressive Therapy; focus on Music & Movement Therapy

Person Centred Therapy. Pluralistic Approach.

 

Levels 2 & 3 Certificates in Counselling Skills/Theory.

Level 3 Diploma in Youth Mentoring

Level 3 Diploma in Child Psychology

Continual Professional Development and Training

I remain committed to maintaining and developing my continued professional development since qualifying as a therapist.

Most recent/relavant CPD:

Nervous System Reset Somatic Training 2026

Breathworks Somatic therapy 2025

Extensive training between 2021 and 2025 on Autism and neurodivergent experience from AuSome Training Co.

80hrs CPD Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling 2020 Counselling Tutor.

Insurance & Ethical Body Registration

I hold therapist indemnity insurance.

I am a registered Accredited Member of the ethical body National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) Registration Number: NCPS926.

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