Cheryl McCabe, BACP

Cheryl McCabe is a counsellor credentialed in the United Kingdom with three years of professional counselling experience and a further thirty years supporting people with mental health. She works in a gentle, down-to-earth way and is willing to question things when that helps. She blends interaction with moments of silence to give space for reflection, and she uses humour when it feels right to keep the work human.

Cheryl helps people cope with stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, anger, grief, low self-esteem and challenges linked to ADHD. She often uses creative methods when words alone do not feel enough.

Her main approach is client-centred therapy, which means she follows the person's agenda and trusts them as the expert in their own life. She describes herself as parts and trauma aware and welcomes the different aspects of a person's personality into the room.

Sessions are collaborative. Cheryl aims to be alongside people as they navigate both inner feelings and practical life changes. She will work at a pace that feels manageable and will check in about what is and is not helpful.

Cheryl makes space for hope without promising outcomes. She understands that starting therapy takes courage and encourages questions so people can feel clearer before they begin.

How client-centred therapy adapts to online work

Client-centred therapy is about following the person's lead and creating a space where they can be heard. In practice this means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what they hear back, and asks questions that help a person find their own solutions. This approach can help with issues like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Being parts aware means recognising different sides of a person - for example, an angry part and a vulnerable part - and making room for each. When trauma or loss is part of the picture, Cheryl aims to move at a pace the person can tolerate and to use creative methods if words alone are not enough.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with the person to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will review progress and adjust methods as needed so the work stays relevant.

The original profile does not state which session formats are offered, so confirm the current 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 that suits a schedule. They can also allow different ways of working, such as using creative material or talking through practical life changes, while keeping the focus on the person's goals.