
My name is Dhiren Doshi-Smith, and I’m a CACPB-trained and BACP-registered therapeutic counsellor trained in Person-centred Therapy.
My therapy journey was as a client, trying to navigate panic attacks, anxiety and depression caused by having to be inauthentic to myself and late-diagnosed neurodiversity.
Making a career change later in life has given me a unique perspective and empathy for individuals going through significant life transitions. I understand the challenges of starting a new career and the courage it takes to pursue your dreams.
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​As a therapist, I specialise in helping individuals navigate challenging life situations and find a sense of direction and purpose. I work from a person-centred approach, tailoring my therapy style to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals.
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I am passionate about helping others to build resilience and develop skills to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. I use various evidence-based techniques, to help my clients overcome obstacles and achieve their desired outcomes.
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In addition to my clinical work, I am committed to ongoing professional development and education. I work with several charities and regularly attend workshops and seminars to stay up-to-date with the latest research and trends in counselling.
About Me...
Recent Experience
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2021 - 2025
Switchboard LGBTQI+ Multimodal Listener, Personal Trainer, Supervisor and CAT Trainer
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2024 - 2025
London Friend - General Service Therapeutic Counsellor, Assessor
If you’d like more about my qualifications and training, please get in touch
Training
Completed
2021 - 2022
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)
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2022 - 2023
Level 3 - Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)
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2024
Trauma-informed Therapy
Psychosexual Therapeutic Practice
Working alongside trans, gender-diverse and questioning-people
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Current
2023 - 2025
Level 4 Diploma in Theraputic Counselling (TC-L4)
2024 -2025
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Advanced Diploma
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Planned
2026 - 2027
Level 5 Diploma Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity
2027 - 2028
EMDR Standard Accredited Training​​