Cheryl Smart , NCPS

Cheryl Smart is a credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of experience working in schools, healthcare settings, and online environments. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification, and draws on practical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with motivation, self esteem, and confidence.

Cheryl approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. She focuses on building a collaborative relationship that helps clients identify realistic goals and develop practical strategies for managing difficult emotions and life transitions.

Recognising that starting therapy can require courage, Cheryl affirms clients for taking that first step and seeks to create an encouraging atmosphere where progress is possible. Her work emphasizes tailored support to help people regain a sense of control, strengthen coping skills, and move toward the changes they want to make in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Cheryl integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her practice to address a range of emotional and relational concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and supports taking action aligned with personal values - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation issues. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, helping people work through relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and the effects of abandonment or loss.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl works with each client to identify their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit for the client's needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life or to access a therapist from another location. These options allow for consistent, ongoing work with licensed professionals while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.