Cheryl Smart, NCPS
Compassionate UK therapist for stress and relationships
- Trauma informed care
- Practical coping skills
- Person centered work
About Cheryl Smart
Cheryl Smart is a UK-based therapist who brings four years of practical counselling experience across schools, healthcare settings, and online platforms. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognized professional counselling qualification that reflects formal training and adherence to clinical standards. Cheryl works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties.
Her style is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Cheryl aims to meet clients where they are, helping them build skills, regain confidence, and navigate life changes at a pace that feels right for them. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional understanding so clients can address immediate concerns while working toward longer term goals.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, and Cheryl acknowledges the courage involved in beginning that process. She is committed to supporting people as they work to overcome obstacles and thrive in their lives, offering steady professional support tailored to each individual need.
Her style is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Cheryl aims to meet clients where they are, helping them build skills, regain confidence, and navigate life changes at a pace that feels right for them. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional understanding so clients can address immediate concerns while working toward longer term goals.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, and Cheryl acknowledges the courage involved in beginning that process. She is committed to supporting people as they work to overcome obstacles and thrive in their lives, offering steady professional support tailored to each individual need.
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 counselling experience working in schools, healthcare settings, and online platforms.
Is Cheryl Smart a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which is a professional counselling credential that indicates formal training and clinical standards. Specific license details were not provided.
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?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled 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 quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.
How Cheryl's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward what matters most. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes and stress.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings of safety and closeness. It can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, abandonment and attachment issues, and challenges rooted in family or caregiving dynamics.
Cheryl draws on these approaches alongside practical techniques to tailor work to each person. Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process, and Cheryl collaborates with clients to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.