Cheryl Smart, NCPS
UK therapist for stress, trauma, and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and relationship help
- Flexible online appointments
About Cheryl Smart
Cheryl Smart is a credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of counselling experience across schools, healthcare environments, and online platforms. She works with people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and confidence concerns, shaping each interaction around the issues presented.
Cheryl practices with sensitivity, compassion, and respect, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique situation and goals. Her approach values collaboration - clients and therapist work together to identify priorities, try practical strategies, and track progress over time. She encourages people who are taking the first steps toward therapy and recognizes the courage involved in beginning that process.
Cheryl holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training and registration with a recognised counselling body. She is currently accepting clients, including those located internationally, and offers therapy through a range of online and remote formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Cheryl practices with sensitivity, compassion, and respect, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique situation and goals. Her approach values collaboration - clients and therapist work together to identify priorities, try practical strategies, and track progress over time. She encourages people who are taking the first steps toward therapy and recognizes the courage involved in beginning that process.
Cheryl holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training and registration with a recognised counselling body. She is currently accepting clients, including those located internationally, and offers therapy through a range of online and remote formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cheryl Smart have?
Cheryl Smart has four years of professional counselling experience.
Is Cheryl Smart a licensed therapist?
Yes. Cheryl holds the credential NCPS, which indicates professional training and registration with a recognised counselling body.
In which languages does Cheryl Smart provide therapy?
Cheryl provides therapy in English.
Where is Cheryl Smart located?
Cheryl is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Cheryl Smart as my therapist?
You can work with Cheryl through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cheryl Smart work with international clients?
Yes, Cheryl works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cheryl Smart cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support
Cheryl draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports living in line with personal values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that stem from early connections, helping clients understand how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses; it can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practicing practical alternatives, which often aids with anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain consistency in care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.