Cherith McIlroy, BACP
Cherith McIlroy is a warm, attentive counsellor who offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety or major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +11 more
About Cherith
Cherith McIlroy is a warm, attentive counsellor who offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety or major life changes. She aims to listen closely and help people make small, practical steps toward feeling better. Cherith works from a place of relationship and compassion, and she meets each person where they are.
She trained in the UK and holds BACP accreditation. Cherith has three years of professional experience working with issues such as panic, low self-esteem, grief including bereavement from suicide, complex trauma and childhood sexual abuse.
Background and approach
She also helps people facing family conflict, relationship difficulties, sleep problems and career-related stress. In sessions she focuses on building self-awareness so people can see what keeps old patterns going. That often means talking about past experiences and current reactions, then trying out different ways of thinking and behaving.
Cherith uses straightforward counselling techniques rather than jargon. She draws on approaches that look at attachment and relationships, the person sitting in front of her, and thoughts and behaviours that cause distress. The work can include short-term problem-solving and deeper reflection, depending on what a person needs.
Cherith aims to work alongside clients, using their strengths and courage to move toward recovery. Her style is compassionate and practical, and she keeps the focus on manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396399 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Cherith works with
Everything Cherith lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cherith lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Cherith works collaboratively to find what fits a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying short-term, solution-focused tasks first, or moving into deeper attachment or psychodynamic themes over time. The plan changes as the person and therapist learn what helps best.
Online sessions can take place via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging offers a shorter, more flexible way to check in between meetings. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Cherith commonly help with?
Cherith works with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, sleeping problems and parenting stress. She also supports people dealing with relationship and family conflict, anger, career changes and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She offers emotionally available, relational counselling that combines client-centred listening with practical strategies. Sessions can include exploring past experiences and trying out new ways of thinking and behaving.
How much experience does she have?
Cherith has three years of professional experience working in the UK with issues such as panic attacks, complex trauma, bereavement and family problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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