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William Smith, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

William is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with William. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

I’m very pleased with Billy, I feel as though he listens to understand and then offers very valuable input. His insight into problems areas is so concise that I have nothing but faith in his ability to help me. During our sessions, I always feel at ease and confident to say whatever is on my mind.

Reviewed May 2024

William understands where I am coming from and has the tools to help and aid my areas of concern

Reviewed May 2024

More about William

  • 9 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I am a BACP registered counsellor and have been helping people since 2013.

Everyone has problems in their lives that need to be sorted. But, for most people, this is a daunting process that they put off over and over again. So book an opportunity to deal with the past and look forward to the future—a chance to solve your problems once and for all. I work alongside you, respecting your time frame and budget constraints. Get in touch to find out more. Compassionate help that doesn’t cost the earth but could change your life forever.



Person-centred counselling can be an effective way of resolving feelings and problems. You'll have greater insight into your actions, thoughts, moods and behaviors. You'll feel listened to and understood, whatever you are going through. Even with the most supportive family and friends, you may need space to explore your feelings privately.

As your counsellor, I will,

- provide a safe, confidential relationship for you to explore your feelings,

- be honest with you – congruence,

- try to understand your point of view – empathy,

- not judge you – unconditional positive regard.

In your sessions, we will explore any difficulties to improve your well-being, emotional and mental health.

You will;

- talk about your problems with someone trained in counselling and therapy,

- relieve the stress you feel,

- have a place where you can tell all of your deepest secrets without feeling judged.

I generally check messages here twice per day Mon-Fri and respond as quickly as I can. I do appreciate your patience when it takes a bit longer at times, as I may be tending to other clients or professional/personal responsibilities.

We all need to talk about challenging issues sometimes. Whether it's family, relationships, or mental health, counselling is a safe place for people to confront the past and shape their future. Sometimes it seems as if there's no time to pay attention to our thoughts and feelings---much less consider how they're affecting us. Let's talk...

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Self-harm Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 58598 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for William Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Fantastic Understanding Helped Professional Easy Helpful Support Confidence Great

I’m very pleased with Billy, I feel as though he listens to understand and then offers very valuable input. His insight into problems areas is so concise that I have nothing but faith in his ability to help me. During our sessions, I always feel at ease and confident to say whatever is on my mind.

Reviewed May 2024

William understands where I am coming from and has the tools to help and aid my areas of concern

Reviewed May 2024

William Smith is a extremely calm down to earth and kind person with some very great quotes and sayings and a twinkle of humour to impart during sessions. Being able to acknowledge and bring about an insightful Open perspective for me to consider how to feel or approach concerns/worries states of mind I am in. I highly recommend William as a courteous therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

Skilled, empathetic, professional and empowering.

Reviewed January 2024

William helps to ground my worries and perspective on situations affecting me.

Reviewed November 2023

Billy is intuitive and very empathic. I have found the sessions comfortable and easy. I can be avoidant, and there's just something about Billy's non-judgemental and warming demeanour that helps me to feel calm and settled in my vulnerability. I would recommend him to anyone who has things that they feel guarded about.

Reviewed August 2023

I have only spoken to Billy once so far but he has already made some of my thoughts a lot clearer. I'm really looking forward to the next chat we have.

Reviewed August 2023

Appreciated the support and expertise Bill was able to offer during a difficult time.

Reviewed July 2023

Billy has helped me enormously. The sessions have really changed my state of mind for the better. Billy is easy to talk to and I've found him professional, funny and a great help. Thanks Billy.

Reviewed July 2023

William is a exceptional therapist who helps to keep my thoughts and objectives grounded.

Reviewed June 2023

Billy has been invaluable in helping me progress through my issues and my confidence has returned ten fold. He is friendly, warm, understanding, leaves you the space to develop your thoughts and every now and then will slip in a well timed challenge to keep you on the path to recovery. I am deeply grateful to have worked with billy

Reviewed June 2023

Billy is kind but gently presses the points that I find most difficult to address in myself

Reviewed May 2023

Amazing amazing approach and support system! Would recommend extremely highly! Many thanks Billy!

Reviewed March 2023

Billy is friendly, relaxed and professional, highly recommended.

Reviewed April 2023

Billy is a fantastic therapist, who offers a friendly and easy going approach. Would nightly recommend to anyone needing a good listener, who chips in with thoughtful observations

Reviewed April 2023

Billy is fab!

Reviewed February 2023

William is really warm and welcoming, he makes the session feel like a safe space and takes things at the pace that suits you. I'd put off therapy for a long time because I had had a difficult experience. with it before and was worried it would take me backwards, but I'm glad I've had the sessions I have with William.

Reviewed February 2023

Fantastic therapist. Thoughtful, a good listener and made me feel better.

Reviewed January 2023

William is a very understanding and empathetic therapist. He listens carefully and sees things from my perspective. He has helped me to see things from a different point of view as well. I instantly felt at ease working with William

Reviewed December 2022

Highly reccomended.

Reviewed December 2022

I highly recommend William as he had helped me.

Reviewed November 2022

Worked with William on relationships related issues. William was always warm and understanding with my stories and struggles. He would offer a challenge at the right moment and support me at the moments I needed it. For that reason I would recommend William as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Bill is skilled, professional and utterly client centred practitioner

Reviewed November 2022

Billy is a very personable therapist,, easy to talk to and a great listener. He encourages you to address areas of concern and helps put them in to context so you can work through them. I was going through a difficult time due to divorce and would definitely recommend Billy to help you through similar issues.

Reviewed September 2022

Before the first session I messaged William “Billy” and said about previous failed attempts at counciling and what I needed, and he has really made it work, kindness, a real understanding, recalling and making associations , asking difficult questions when needed, sharing resources, videos, articles ect, and when he said in the first session that his job was to get me to not need him not only did it give me hope but helped with the respect I have for him.

Reviewed September 2022

William is such a wonderful, non-judgemental and skilled therapist - always asks just the right questions, makes me see and realise things that I was never able to see. He is very supportive and available anytime I need him.

Reviewed August 2022

I began working with Billy c3.5 months ago during a period of personal tragedy. The support, understanding and guidance he has provided has been critical in enabling me to work through this period, but crucially, has also provided me with the tools to move forward on my own, and do so with optimism, confidence and a sense of purpose. I can't recommend Billy highly enough, should I find that I am struggling in the future, I'll certainly be returning for his support. Thank you Billy.

Reviewed August 2022

William 'Billy' is a fantastic listener who is very easy to get along with. He asks questions sensitively but seemingly with the aim of building the narrative required to better understand the issues at hand. He is funny (when appropriate) and doesn't steer the conversation at all. In his opening conversation he mentioned 'nobody knows you better than you, so I won't try to tell you otherwise' which gave me a lot of confidence to discuss what was troubling me.

Reviewed August 2022

The sessions I've had with Billy have been extremely helpful. He creates a safe, welcoming space which allowed me to explore the issues I wished to address with confidence. I was reassured that no worry was too big or too small to share even if I just wanted to get something off my chest and he always had my wellbeing in mind ensuring we ended sessions on a more positive note.

Reviewed July 2022

Billy is a fantastic therapist through a professional, considerate and effective process and communication style. Without a doubt he has supported me in breaking down and understanding the matters I brought to our sessions which enabled me to make meaningful decisions to better my journey forward.

Reviewed July 2022

Billy has been a fantastic help with my first foray into therapy. Having experienced increased levels of anxiety and depression over the Covid lockdowns, I knew something needed to be done to help me, but was initially very hesitant about reaching out for professional help. Billy was extremely helpful, discreet and understanding from the moment we started chatting, and it didn't take long to start seeing really positive results with his help and guidance. Thanks for everything you've done Billy and helping me get back on track – something I thought was just a pipe dream a couple of months ago!

Reviewed June 2022

Bill is a tremendously skilled therapist who has helped me unravel a myriad of complexities. I’d recommend him without reservation.

Reviewed June 2022

I have met with Billy weekly over the course of 10 weeks and I have found these sessions to be tremendously helpful during a difficult time in my life. I was initially apprehensive to approach therapy but Billy is a fantastic listener, and has helped me to work through the source of my issues and taught me strategies to be more mindful and present.

Reviewed May 2022

Billy has been a good listener, asking thoughtful questions and helping me find insight and direction on a difficult issue. I really appreciated his counsel.

Reviewed May 2022

I had 6 sessions with Billy over a month and half period, really enjoyed working with him and working through my issues - simply just talking it through and putting everything in the open. He listens and provides little things to go away and think about! Fantastic. Thanks again Billy!

Reviewed May 2022

All good

Reviewed May 2022

William Smith (Billy) and I have been having sessions for 3 months. To say the least, my life is starting to turn itself around. I am less consumed my anxiety and I trust his intuition. I feel heard and never judged. Some sessions are deep dives into a sad past, some focus on feeling grateful for now. Either way I feel comfortable sharing the parts of myself I was too ashamed to ever share with any other therapist I have worked with. He is a kind listener but never fails to be honest and tell you what you need to hear.

Reviewed April 2022

In the 3 sessions I’ve had with Billy I have found him very comforting and helpful. He is a great listener and very insightful. He never judges and let’s me talk about anything and everything that’s on my mind. I like that when I fill my journal in he responds with helpful words and will chat and discuss things through text as well. Absolutely first class Thank you Billy

Reviewed March 2022

Bill has been very comforting towards my situation, doesn’t judge and listens to what I need to say offering his thoughts. Being able to message him and get a response in between sessions has been a lifesaver.

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does William Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. William Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does William Smith speak?

William Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does William Smith have?

William Smith has 9 years of experience.

Where is William Smith licensed to practice?

William Smith is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does William Smith accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, William Smith does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does William Smith offer?

William Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy.

How can I communicate with William Smith?

William Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with William Smith?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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