Counsellor profile
Cheryl Smart, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Cheryl
Counsellor and member of NCPS with four years' experience, Cheryl Smart works in the United Kingdom. She has worked in schools, healthcare settings and online platforms. She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem, motivation and confidence.
Cheryl meets people in a straightforward way. She listens first and aims to make sessions practical. She uses conversational methods to talk through what is happening now and what changes might help. Sessions focus on manageable steps rather than long lectures.
Her background includes counselling in education and health settings. That experience means she is used to short-term focused work and longer conversations when they are needed. She draws on several approaches to match the task at hand rather than one fixed method.
Cheryl uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred work, and elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy where helpful. These are used to address anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and coping with major life changes.
She works in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and book a first session.
People who come to Cheryl often want clear steps and practical ways to manage symptoms. She aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes and review what helps most.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Cheryl works with methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. ACT helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and tests small changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas. Attachment work explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships. Client-Centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss goals and preferences and try ways of working that suit the person. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography notes experience on online platforms, but does not list specific session formats here. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be helpful when people prefer not to use video or need sessions that work with their routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Cheryl works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues and related concerns listed in her profile.
What style of counselling does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches, with elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy where useful.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has four years' counselling experience across schools, healthcare settings and online platforms.
Which professional body is she listed with?
She is listed with NCPS as stated in her profile.
In which languages can she work with clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile mentions work on online platforms; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.