Natalie A Smith

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Attachment issues

About Natalie

Natalie A Smith works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and depression, using a client-centred way of working where the person’s experience guides sessions. She recognises people as experts in their own lives and focuses on building on existing strengths. Natalie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has three years of professional experience.

Natalie uses straightforward talking therapy to help people manage difficult feelings and practical problems. She listens to what matters most and helps set short, manageable goals to reduce distress and improve everyday coping. Sessions can include looking at patterns in relationships and how early attachment affects present difficulties.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try out different responses. She also uses solution-focused ideas to notice what is already working and to build simple steps towards change. For people affected by trauma, trauma-focused methods are offered to address distressing memories and symptoms over time.

Natalie also pays attention to issues around attachment, abandonment and codependency so conversations may cover relationship patterns and boundaries. She can support people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and communication problems.

Sessions are conducted in English and Natalie does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats available through the service.

How Natalie integrates therapeutic approaches with online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current responses. It focuses on patterns in relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect and set boundaries. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviours; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and practical problem-solving. Trauma-focused therapy involves phased work to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and to build coping strategies for distressing symptoms.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Natalie will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will agree which methods to try first. Sessions can change over time as different techniques become more helpful.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow you to continue work from different locations when life circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so therapy remains practical and focused.

Topics Natalie lists

• Stress and 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

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Natalie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as core areas of practice and feature in session work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works in a client-centred way and draws on attachment-based, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is she registered with any professional bodies?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm the available session types before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.