Cheryl Smart , NCPS

Cheryl Smart is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and brings four years of practical experience supporting people in schools, healthcare settings and online. Cheryl focuses on easing stress, anxiety, depression and mood challenges while also addressing trauma, grief and issues with self-esteem.

She uses straightforward conversation and tailored strategies rather than jargon. Sessions aim to build coping skills, improve day-to-day functioning and clarify goals. Cheryl adapts her approach to each person’s concerns and background so the work feels relevant and concrete.

Cheryl draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and create manageable behaviour changes. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people find what matters to them and act on those values. Attachment-based and client-centred methods shape how she listens and responds in session.

Many people come to her for relationship and intimacy-related worries, parenting strain, work stress, or help managing ADHD, bipolar or chronic health issues. She also supports those dealing with adoption and foster-care histories, abandonment, body image or complex grief.

Cheryl offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life. She encourages small steps and practical tools, and works collaboratively to review progress and adjust plans as needs change.

Online therapy approaches and practical access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past relationships affect current patterns and helps people develop more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with clients and choose or combine them based on goals, life circumstances and personal preferences. Cheryl aims to be collaborative and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.

Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer no camera, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady, achievable steps.