Cheryl Freedman, BACP

Cheryl Freedman is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience, including work in private practice, supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns as well as depression and coping with life changes.

Her way of working begins by treating each person as the expert in their own life. She focuses on listening closely and helping people notice the strengths they already have. Sessions aim to be a space where someone can talk things through without feeling rushed.

Cheryl has worked with people affected by trauma, and with those dealing with family conflict and major life transitions. She also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, and communication problems.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people explore thought patterns and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling steady. The practical work in sessions can include talking through difficult moments, testing new ways of coping, and noticing small changes that build over time.

Cheryl describes therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to empower people to make choices that fit their values and to take steady steps towards greater wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Cheryl combines person-centred counselling with evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. Person-centred counselling involves listening without judgement and helping people identify their own strengths to guide change. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to make sense of feelings and choices.

She also uses structured, evidence-based techniques to look at thinking patterns and habitual reactions. These techniques help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try out different ways of responding, and build small practical habits that reduce stress and anxiety.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then shape sessions collaboratively so the therapy fits each person’s needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter arrangement during a work break.