Counsellor profile
Bryanna Martin Smith, BACP
Counsellor - Family and relationship concerns
Continue with BryannaAbout
- Relationship challenges
- Grief and loss
- Parenting concerns
About Bryanna
Bryanna Martin Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 18 years of professional experience. She works mainly with adults on relationship and family concerns, and with people facing grief, trauma, anxiety and stress.
She focuses on practical conversations that help people untangle specific problems at home. Sessions look at communication, boundaries and behaviour patterns that keep problems repeating. Bryanna also supports people dealing with changes such as separation, bereavement or shifts in caring responsibilities.
Her way of working treats the client as the expert on their life. She listens for strengths and past coping that can be used again. Together they set small, manageable steps to try between sessions and review what helps.
When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, Bryanna pays attention to how it affects day-to-day life and relationships. With grief she balances space for feeling with practical tasks that people often avoid after a loss.
People who come for help with family problems or parenting concerns can expect clear, action-focused talks about patterns, roles and communication. She aims to make sessions straightforward so that new choices feel possible and easier to put into practice.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches inform online work
Two common evidence-based ways of working used in practice are structured problem-focused work and supportive exploration. Structured problem-focused work breaks down a specific difficulty into manageable steps, looking at patterns and practical changes that can reduce conflict or stress. Supportive exploration lets people talk through feelings and their effects on everyday life, which can be useful for grief, trauma and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree together what to try first, adjusting methods based on how the person responds and what feels most helpful for their goals.
The original profile did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or make it simpler to meet without rearranging childcare. Registered or accredited professionals often find that online sessions still allow clear, focused conversation and practical planning that translate into day-to-day changes.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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What sorts of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, stress and parenting-related issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She treats the client as the expert on their life, focusing on practical conversation, clearer communication and small steps to try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on family and relationship matters and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are used?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.