Dr Andrew Smith is a psychotherapist, educator, author, artist and musician with over twenty years' experience working with people affected by trauma, addiction, mental health difficulties, and relationship challenges.

He holds a Doctorate in Psychotherapy and has taught nationally and internationally on trauma, recovery, attachment, addiction, and therapeutic practice. His work integrates Gestalt psychotherapy, developmental trauma, neuroscience and contemplative practice, with a strong emphasis on helping people move beyond symptom management towards meaningful, connected and creative lives.

Andrew has worked across the NHS, independent practice, higher education and social care, supporting adults with complex trauma and supervising and training practitioners from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Alongside his clinical work, he is developing the Trauma Recovery and Connection Programme, an integrative model that brings together psychotherapy, community, creativity and purposeful living.

An accomplished portrait artist and classically trained harpist, Andrew has a longstanding interest in the role of the creative arts in health and wellbeing. He believes that creativity is not simply therapeutic, but a fundamental human capacity that supports healing, resilience, self-expression and connection. His workshops often explore how music, visual art and other creative practices can help people recover from trauma and build richer, more fulfilling lives.

Known for his engaging and down-to-earth teaching style, Andrew combines current research with clinical experience and personal insight, creating workshops that are practical, thought-provoking and immediately applicable to both professional practice and everyday life.

Discussions/Lectures:

Overcoming Trauma: A Journey Towards Recovery and Wellbeing
Thursday 22nd October - Lossiemouth

Can AI Heal Trauma? The Importance of Human Connection in Recovery.
Tuesday 27th October - Forres