Training, Education and ongoing Supervision....

Glyn David Smithson – Experienced Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist
Over 20 years’ experience in mental health and addiction, working with individuals facing trauma, anxiety, addiction, and emotional overwhelm.

I specialise in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and integrate Polyvagal Theory and somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation and emotional healing.

My Main Therapy Approaches
I mainly work with:

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Polyvagal-Informed Therapy

Somatic Therapy and Body Awareness

This means I help clients:
Understand their parts (inner voices, roles, patterns)
Build safety in their body and nervous system
Heal trauma gently through curiosity, not pressure

Training & Education
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS-Informed) – 8+ years of training and practice
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
Polyvagal-Informed Therapist
Licensed Hypnotherapist – NCH Reg No. HYP-00920
CBT Level 5 Diploma
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse – DANOS
FDAP Accredited Drug & Alcohol Specialist – No. 2411
Level 5 Leadership and Management
Currently completing PGDip in Pluralistic Psychotherapy (Jan 2026)
Advanced Specialist Training in Trauma & IFS Integration
IFS & Complex Trauma with Dick Schwartz
Clinical IFS: Step-by-step work with anxiety, depression, and addiction
IFS with EMDR, Somatic Therapy, DBT, CPT, and Psychedelic Work
IFS & Parenting for emotionally dysregulated children
EMDR & Somatic Parts Work for Trauma
Polyvagal + IFS Integration for Compassionate Nervous System Work
Treating Complex PTSD using parts-based therapy

Supervision and Accountability
I receive regular IFS clinical supervision with an accredited IFS Level 3 Consultant. This ensures:
My work is current with IFS Institute standards
I’m supported and ethically accountable in my practice. Clients benefit from a safe, structured, and monitored approach.

Let’s Talk
Free 15-minute consultation – no pressure, WhatsApp Glyn now: 07305 073164

Whether you’re searching for trauma support, emotional healing, or recovery from addiction, I offer therapy that is gentle, grounded, and based on real experience.