Natalie A Smith, BACP, NCPS
Natalie A Smith greets people with a calm, practical style.
About Natalie
Natalie A Smith greets people with a calm, practical style. She keeps sessions simple and direct so clients can talk through what matters most. Natalie acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps easier for anyone feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma or low mood.
She draws on three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Natalie believes clients know their story best and uses that perspective to shape sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on strengths and workable changes rather than labels. In early meetings she helps people clarify what they want to change and sets small, achievable goals. Techniques come from cognitive behavioural and attachment-based approaches, mixed with solution-focused ideas to build momentum.
Sessions are tailored so practical skills are emphasised alongside talking things through. Natalie also works with concerns linked to long-term stressors such as chronic illness, caregiving strain and compassion fatigue. She supports people dealing with relationship fallout, separation, codependency and communication breakdowns by helping them notice patterns and try new responses.
Therapy can include exploration of past hurts and trauma when needed, using trauma-focused work at a pace the client chooses. Natalie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407283 | May 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS24-03459 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Natalie works with
Everything Natalie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Natalie lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to what you want to change and suggest approaches that fit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as you go, so sessions can shift to focus more on skills, exploring past experiences, or short-term problem solving as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and messaging or chat can be used for brief check-ins or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life or busy days while keeping a steady therapeutic plan with a registered or accredited professional.
Frequently asked
What issues does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency and chronic illness stress.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Natalie has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed, practising in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are on file?
Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Natalie is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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