Cheryl Backham, BACP
Cheryl Backham is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of practice.
About Cheryl
Cheryl Backham is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She holds BACP accreditation, and has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, stress and depression. Cheryl aims to offer a steady, listening presence so people feel heard when life feels overwhelming.
Cheryl uses a person-centred way of working, which means sessions focus on the person's priorities and pace. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people make sense of difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and conversational rather than overly technical. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, as part of her work for trauma and distress linked to past events. EMDR sessions include guided attention shifts alongside talking to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories.
People come to Cheryl with many issues such as grief, relationship strain, low self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes. She can also support those dealing with self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, addictions and parenting stress. Cheryl adapts the pace and focus to match what feels most helpful for each person.
Sessions are offered online in several formats so people can choose what suits them best. The aim is to help clients move from feeling stuck to having clearer ways to cope and make decisions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375002 | August 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 Cheryl works with
Everything Cheryl lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- 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
Approaches Cheryl lists
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Online support
Cheryl also works within a person-centred framework which keeps the client’s priorities at the centre of sessions. That means she listens, reflects and follows the individual’s pace to decide what to focus on together. Choosing an approach usually happens in discussion, not before meeting, and may change as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls recreate a face-to-face session when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or want to fit support around work and family commitments.
Finding the right method is collaborative: the therapist and client assess needs, goals and preferences and then choose or adjust techniques. Registered or accredited professionals can combine EMDR and person-centred work to match what feels most useful for each person.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Cheryl help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her practice is person-centred, meaning she prioritises listening and following the client’s lead. Sessions are conversational and focus on what the person wants to work on.
What experience does Cheryl have?
She has six years of experience as a counsellor and has worked with a range of concerns across that time.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
Cheryl holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Cheryl?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and starting therapy work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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