May Smith, BACP

May Smith is a UK-based counsellor who specialises in work with children and adolescents while also offering therapeutic support to adults. With eight years of professional experience and the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings practical skills to help people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

She creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly, and she encourages clients to take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life. May collaborates with each person to identify goals and develop strategies that build confidence, resilience, and practical coping skills for everyday life changes.

Whether working with young people or adults, she focuses on empowering clients to find their own solutions while offering guidance and support throughout the process. Her practice emphasises respect, empathy, and steady encouragement as clients work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches and remote therapy

May Smith commonly uses structured, problem-focused techniques to address stress and anxiety. These approaches help clients identify unhelpful patterns, practise practical coping strategies, and set small, achievable goals to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also adopts a trauma-informed approach when working with people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events. This style of work emphasises safety, pacing, and understanding how trauma can affect thoughts, emotions, and relationships, helping clients regain a sense of control and stability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. May works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure it remains helpful and relevant.

Online therapy with May is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals and to continue therapy around work, school, or family commitments while maintaining continuity of care.