Juliet Smart, BACP

Juliet Smart is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and brings four years of professional experience to her practice. She aims to make the first steps into therapy easier, and often reassures people who are unsure about starting. Her work is warm and straightforward, helping people talk through what matters to them. Juliet commonly supports people dealing with anxiety, depression and stress. She also helps with relationship strains, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation. Her practice includes work around LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, anger and trauma-related issues. In sessions Juliet focuses on listening closely and creating a non-judgemental space. Conversations tend to be practical and down-to-earth, with attention to what someone wants to change or understand. She encourages small steps and practical coping ideas that fit into everyday life. She works with issues that affect different stages of life, including midlife changes, aging and geriatric concerns, and career transitions. Other areas Juliet addresses include communication problems, separation and divorce, and feelings of isolation or shame. People meet Juliet to talk about specific problems such as panic attacks, ADHD concerns, gender dysphoria, sexuality, and women’s issues. She aims to tailor sessions to each person’s situation and goals, checking in about what approach will be most useful as work progresses.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Juliet uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her practice. One common approach focuses on helping people understand and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help with anxiety, panic and low mood. Another approach centres on building coping skills and practical strategies to manage stress, improve sleep, and boost confidence in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Juliet will discuss what feels most relevant and try out methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the work as needs shift over time.

If you plan to try online therapy, please confirm the exact session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care when life gets busy, while the therapist and client decide together which methods and pace suit them best.