Life can be challenging, especially when you don't have someone that will be there for you to just listen.
I'm a fully qualified counsellor with over 1000 hours of experience, working with both adults and children over the last 5 years.
My counselling approach is person-centred. This allows you to explore your thoughts and feelings, supported in a safe, non-judgmental way with someone who is empathetic and respects you. I will work alongside you to listen and guide you to a place where you want to be.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #375002
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Cheryl is a kind, compassionate and empathetic counsellor who makes me feel safe and valued in our sessions.
Written on Feb 04, 2026 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Really enjoying therapy, would definitely continue!
Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Cheryl for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I’ve only been using cheryl for a short time but the experience is above all she’s helping me get to a better place of life she randomly sends a message before my therapy session to make sure I’m doing ok I appreciate her very much & I have been looking forward to my session every time it has been booked
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Cheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
