Catherine Smith, NCPS

Catherine Smith helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety and life changes. She is straightforward and calm in sessions, and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Catherine has 15 years of experience working with mood problems such as depression, low self-esteem and confidence struggles. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addictions and intimacy-related concerns.

She uses hypnotherapy alongside talk-based work to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are practical and focused on small, achievable changes that add up over time. Catherine encourages people to notice their strengths and build on what is already working in their lives.

Her approach is collaborative. She asks questions, listens, and helps set simple goals together. That might include practising breathing or relaxation techniques, trying new behaviours between sessions, or using guided imagery where appropriate. Catherine explains each step so people understand why they are doing it.

People who come for support often want help with sleep, coping with loss, body image or social anxiety. Catherine also pays attention to issues such as guilt, shame, isolation and finding life purpose. She aims to make appointments feel like a steady, understandable process rather than a series of judgments.

Her work is grounded in practical tools and steady encouragement. She reminds people that change usually comes in small steps and that setbacks are part of the journey. If someone wants to begin, she guides them through the initial practical steps to arrange sessions.

How hypnotherapy and practical counselling work online

Hypnotherapy uses focused attention and guided imagery to help people change unhelpful thoughts or habits. It can be useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties, and boosting motivation by encouraging calm and clearer thinking.

Talk-based work in sessions complements hypnotherapy by helping people map out small, practical steps. This often includes practising breathing or relaxation exercises, setting short goals and reviewing progress between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most comfortable, and then suggest a way forward. The choice of methods is collaborative and may evolve as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or other commitments, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when life is busy and lets people choose whether they want to be on camera or use audio only depending on their needs.