Natalie A Smith, BACP, NCPS
Natalie A Smith helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or the aftermath of trauma.
About Natalie
Natalie A Smith helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or the aftermath of trauma. She introduces therapy in a calm and straightforward way, and encourages clients to recognise their strengths. Natalie is based in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience.
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Natalie uses approaches that put the person at the centre of the work. Sessions are conversational and practical.
Background and approach
She helps clients notice patterns, try small changes, and build on what already works for them. Her background includes working with people affected by compassion fatigue, chronic illness and pain, and a range of relationship stresses. Natalie also offers support around attachment and abandonment issues, communication difficulties, and the emotional effects of separation.
In practice she blends techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-focused work when those tools suit the need. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas to make sessions feel supportive and collaborative. Natalie offers several online formats so sessions can fit into everyday life.
She explains how the first steps work and helps clients choose a way of working that feels manageable. The focus is on clear, doable steps rather than jargon.
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
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In remote sessions Natalie helps clients spot unhelpful thinking, try small behaviour changes between meetings, and track what shifts. This approach suits worries, low mood and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Natalie collaborates with each person to decide which methods to use based on their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques if something is not working.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and keep a near face-to-face feel. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a quick break. Live chat or text messaging can support short check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing contact between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, caring duties, or mobility limits while keeping the focus on clear, manageable steps.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Natalie commonly help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses compassion fatigue and related emotional strain.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and client-centred, focusing on the person’s own goals. Natalie mixes practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-focused work when helpful.
How much experience does Natalie have?
Natalie has three years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship stresses. That experience informs a straightforward, supportive approach.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does Natalie offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After matching, schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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