- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Meaning-focused work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Hughes is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She supports individuals coping with stress, trauma and life changes, including responses to natural or human-caused disaster. Cheryl welcomes people who want a calm, steady space to talk and begin making sense of what’s happened to them.
Cheryl has five years of practice and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with NCPS. She works in a person-centred, humanistic way that keeps the client’s experience central. Sessions are carried out at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
Her approach aims to create an empathic environment where emotion and practical problems can be discussed. Cheryl uses attachment-based ideas to look at connection patterns and trauma-focused methods to address painful events. She also draws on existential themes to help people consider meaning, values and life choices.
Cheryl has particular experience with sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress and bereavement, and she has worked with men’s mental health concerns. She also helps with issues such as body image, caregiving stress, codependency and communication difficulties. Her practice recognises that everyone brings a unique story and personal goals.
Initial contact can include a short conversation about what happens in sessions and what someone hopes to get from therapy. The emphasis is on clear information and staying alongside people as they work towards the changes they want to make.
How Cheryl’s approaches shape online work
Cheryl uses person-centred, attachment-based and trauma-focused ideas to guide her practice. A person-centred approach means sessions focus on the person’s needs and pace, giving time to speak and be listened to. Attachment-based work looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people notice and change those patterns. Trauma-focused methods concentrate on understanding and processing painful events so daily life becomes more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they decide how to balance exploring feelings, working on relationships and addressing past trauma so the plan feels practical and achievable.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so it is important to confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work with the same counsellor across locations, which can help maintain momentum during periods of change.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Cheryl help with?
Cheryl works with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with grief, stress and life transitions.
What is Cheryl’s style of therapy?
The work is person-centred and humanistic, focusing on the person’s experience. She also uses attachment-based and trauma-focused approaches where appropriate.
What experience does Cheryl bring to sessions?
She has five years of clinical practice, with particular experience in sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress and bereavement work.
Where is Cheryl based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with NCPS.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Cheryl does accept international clients.
What session formats does Cheryl offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.