- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed
- CBT and attachment
About Natalie
Natalie A Smith is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom. She has three years of professional experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with people experiencing compassion fatigue and challenges around motivation and confidence.
Natalie’s way of working treats the client as the expert in their life. Sessions focus on what the person already knows and what small steps feel manageable. She listens for attachment patterns, practical thinking styles and the effects of past hurts, then uses those observations as a starting point for change.
In practice she blends client-centred conversations with tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. That means there is time to talk through feelings, and also space to try techniques that change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Solution-focused elements help set short-term goals and check progress between sessions.
When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, Natalie draws on trauma-focused work to prioritise safety and pacing. She pays attention to how attachment experiences shape current relationships and reactions. Sessions move at a pace the client feels able to manage.
Natalie works in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the platform.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and reactions. In online sessions this can help pinpoint patterns that affect trust, closeness and responses to stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It includes practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop different behaviours that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then agree on which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, shorten check-ins or remove travel time. They also allow for a steady pace when addressing trauma and for using worksheets or behavioural experiments between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus compassion fatigue and related difficulties.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centred conversations alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches to identify small, manageable steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.