- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment focus
- CBT techniques
About Natalie
Natalie A Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS recognition. She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her main focus areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and compassion fatigue.
Natalie works from the belief that people know their own stories best. She listens without judgement and helps people name what is most pressing. Sessions are practical and straight talking, with time spent on small steps that feel doable between appointments.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings. She also uses client-centred methods that keep the person’s goals central. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used where helpful to break unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of coping.
Natalie also uses solution-focused and trauma-informed methods depending on what a person needs. She works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, and the emotional effects of illness and caregiving. Practical concerns like work stress, early career uncertainty, and relationship doubts are part of her day-to-day practice.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. She asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can start by clarifying goals and how to work together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current emotional reactions. In online sessions this might mean talking through patterns in friendships or romantic relationships, and trying new ways of responding. Client-centred therapy places the person's goals at the centre and focuses on listening and reflection. That helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping skills, useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will ask about what you want to change and which methods feel most comfortable. That discussion can include short experiments to see what helps, and adjustments as you go.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can fit more easily into a busy life because it reduces travel time and can be scheduled around study or work. It also makes it simpler to check in between appointments and to try brief practical tasks during the week. Registered or accredited professionals can guide whether a particular approach or session rhythm suits your aims and everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Natalie works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with relationship and attachment concerns and caregiving strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred listening alongside attachment-based thinking and practical CBT tools. Sessions tend to focus on clear, achievable steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, trauma, low confidence and depression.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS recognition. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. The profile does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapy is provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to start. The questionnaire helps match goals and practicalities before you meet.
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