- Compassionate listening
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About Cheryl
Cheryl Smart is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of experience in schools, healthcare and online settings. She offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. Cheryl works in a respectful and compassionate way and adapts conversations to each person’s needs.
Cheryl focuses on everyday problems like sleep and eating concerns, parenting strains, work stress and relationship worries. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues, as well as neurodiversity-related concerns such as ADHD and autism. Her background includes work across education and health services, which shapes a down-to-earth approach.
In sessions Cheryl uses talk-based approaches to help people notice what matters to them and build small, practical changes. She draws on methods that teach coping skills, manage difficult emotions and shift unhelpful thinking. Sessions are paced to the individual and aim to make progress feel achievable.
Cheryl holds NCPS as her listed credential. She combines that standing with hands-on experience supporting people through transition, loss and long-term conditions. She aims to make therapy accessible and unhurried so clients can set realistic goals.
People who want straightforward, empathetic support often choose her when they need help managing anxiety, relationship strain or the aftermath of trauma. She encourages clients to take the lead in setting priorities and works alongside them to build practical tools for daily life.
Cheryl focuses on everyday problems like sleep and eating concerns, parenting strains, work stress and relationship worries. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues, as well as neurodiversity-related concerns such as ADHD and autism. Her background includes work across education and health services, which shapes a down-to-earth approach.
In sessions Cheryl uses talk-based approaches to help people notice what matters to them and build small, practical changes. She draws on methods that teach coping skills, manage difficult emotions and shift unhelpful thinking. Sessions are paced to the individual and aim to make progress feel achievable.
Cheryl holds NCPS as her listed credential. She combines that standing with hands-on experience supporting people through transition, loss and long-term conditions. She aims to make therapy accessible and unhurried so clients can set realistic goals.
People who want straightforward, empathetic support often choose her when they need help managing anxiety, relationship strain or the aftermath of trauma. She encourages clients to take the lead in setting priorities and works alongside them to build practical tools for daily life.
How Cheryl’s therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Cheryl draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide her online work. CBT helps by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behaviour changes to improve mood and sleep. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and using gentle acceptance alongside committed action to move forward despite difficult feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cheryl will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to a client’s aims and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative effort and checks in about what is and isn’t helping as sessions progress.
The biography describes experience with online settings but does not list exact session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school or caregiving by removing travel time. It also lets people choose quicker check-ins when schedules are tight or use video when visual connection matters. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions help maintain momentum between meetings and support consistent practice of new skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Cheryl commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues and ADHD, along with relationship strain, trauma and grief. Other areas include parenting, sleep and eating concerns and career stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Cheryl uses a friendly, straightforward style that emphasises practical steps and listening. She adapts techniques to each person’s situation and focuses on small, achievable changes.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of counselling experience working in schools, healthcare settings and online services. That mix informs a practical approach to day-to-day problems.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
Cheryl lists NCPS as her credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people outside the United Kingdom in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes online work but does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.