Clinical Psychology Services | Online Therapy with Dr Elaine Smith

Expert Support to Help You Navigate Life’s Challenges and Discover Lasting Wellbeing

Life can feel heavy and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Dr Elaine Smith, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist offering compassionate, confidential online therapy tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can move forward at your own pace, from wherever you feel most comfortable.

SELF REFER HERE

Who I Support

I offer compassionate online therapy for adults (18+) seeking support with a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:

Anxiety and stress
Autism and ADHD – supportive therapy (not diagnostic assessments), with a focus on navigating associated emotional and life challenges
Low mood and depression
Trauma and PTSD
Emotional overwhelm and life transitions
Burnout and work-related stress
Relationship difficulties and self-esteem issues
Grief, loss, and adjustment
Building confidence, resilience, and self-understanding

Whether you are self-funding or covered by private health insurance, therapy is personalised to your unique needs and pace.

Accepted Private Health Insurers

I accept referrals and cover from major providers including:

AXA, Bupa, Aviva, WPA and others.

Elaine is the best psychologist I ever worked with. We spent over 18 months going over my life and the issues. She helped me to dive deeply into a lot of problems and issues, and to discover a lot of pain hidden inside. She helped me to get it out, understand it and deal with it. No one else ever could, not even tried. I didn’t even know there was so much to discover, uncover and to understand. This was an absolutely amazing experience. Painful as well. Elaine was also quite insightful during the sessions frequently guiding me when I was losing track. Her observations, questions, exercises, approach, suggestions and attention were extremely helpful and the key aspect of us working together. Especially her patience. I’ve never had a psychologist with such a great approach, that was truly interested in understanding me and helping me to understand myself and all my issues. I’ll be forever grateful and if needing therapy, I will get back to her.

-PK

How Psychological Therapy Works

Secure, confidential 50 minute sessions online via video or phone
Initial sessions focus on understanding your unique situation and goals
Therapy tailored to your needs using proven approaches such as CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR
Flexible scheduling to fit your life and commitments

Common Concerns About Therapy

I don’t have time for therapy.

Therapy fits your schedule with flexible online sessions. No travel or waiting rooms needed.

I’m worried therapy won’t work for me.

Your therapy is personalised and evidence-based, moving at a pace that suits you.

I’m concerned about privacy.

Sessions are confidential and held securely through encrypted platforms.

I don’t know where to start.

We begin with sessions focused on understanding you and creating a personalised plan for healing.

Why Choose Dr Elaine Smith?

Registered Clinical Psychologist with professional insurance
EMDR trained and experienced in supporting a wide range of mental health challenges
Warm, compassionate, and approachable style
Dedicated to accessible, effective, and convenient therapy

Take the First Step Today

Ready to invest in your wellbeing? Whether self-funding or using private health insurance, I’m here to help.

You can self-refer here, or contact me here to ask any questions.

Supporting Leaders and Executives

For specialised burnout prevention and resilience support, please visit my Leaders Burnout Prevention and 1-1 Support page.

Dr. Elaine Smith The Leadership Psychologist HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist