Catherine Smith, NCPS

15 years in practice

Catherine Smith is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood.

License and registration

NCPS: NCS20-00137 · expires March 2027
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Catherine

Catherine Smith is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She helps with relationship difficulties, grief, addictions and problems with sleep. Catherine also supports people dealing with body image, self-esteem, social anxiety and questions about life purpose.

She works in a straightforward, respectful manner and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce distress and build small changes that add up.

Background and approach

Hypnotherapy is one of the approaches she uses to support change. Over 15 years Catherine has worked with a wide range of concerns. Her experience includes supporting people through loss, managing guilt and shame, and improving communication skills.

She pays attention to what feels realistic for each person and adapts plans accordingly. Catherine describes therapy as a collaborative process. The work often involves talking through difficult feelings, practising new ways of responding, and developing clearer goals.

She aims to make the process manageable and to help people notice progress between sessions. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she offers sessions in English. People who choose to work with her can expect calm, practical guidance and support focused on the issues that matter most to them.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Catherine names

Hypnotherapy

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Online support

Hypnotherapy and practical online support

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help people change habits, reduce anxiety and reframe unhelpful thoughts. It can be used alongside talking work to support issues such as sleep problems, low mood and coping with intrusive memories. As an approach, Catherine uses hypnotherapy in a gentle, step-by-step way alongside conversation and practical tasks. She will work with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful and to set achievable goals. That choice is part of the therapy, and the approach is agreed together rather than imposed. Online work offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face-to-face for fuller interaction. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging suit people who prefer written communication or who want regular, brief support between full sessions. Many people find that combining formats helps them stay consistent with therapy while fitting sessions around work and family life. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt hypnotherapy techniques to online formats and will discuss what works best for each person.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. She also helps with relationship concerns, grief, addictions and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Catherine works in a straightforward and respectful way. She focuses on practical steps and collaborative goal setting to reduce distress and build coping skills.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioural problems. Her experience includes supporting people through loss and improving communication.

Which credentials and region apply to this counsellor?

She holds NCPS as a listed credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Catherine?

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