- Person-centred focus
- Trauma-aware care
- Practical coping tools
About Cheryl
Cheryl Hughes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma. She emphasises a calm, paced approach so people can talk about painful experiences at a comfortable speed. Cheryl uses person-centred ways of working that aim to make people feel heard and understood.
Cheryl has five years' experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She has particular experience supporting people coping with sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, bereavement and relationship difficulties. She also works with issues such as self-esteem, intimacy concerns, codependency and work-related stress.
In sessions she prioritises the person's own goals and choices. The work often involves talking through painful memories, noticing patterns in relationships and building clearer ways to manage strong feelings. Cheryl aims to help people move from feeling stuck toward clearer day-to-day coping and healthier boundaries.
Initial contact can feel daunting, and Cheryl offers a straightforward first conversation to explain how sessions run and what to expect. That first step covers what might be discussed, likely goals and how to arrange ongoing appointments.
Cheryl describes her style as empathic, non-judgemental and humanistic. She supports people through the practical steps of change while holding their experiences as important and unique.
How Cheryl's approaches work in online counselling
Cheryl draws on attachment-based and trauma-focused ways of working that translate well to talking remotely. Attachment-based work pays attention to patterns in relationships and helps people notice how early connections affect present-day feelings and behaviour. This can help with issues like intimacy difficulties, codependency and commitment worries. Trauma-focused therapy looks at the effects of traumatic events and focuses on stabilising distress, making sense of memories and developing safer ways to cope with triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and preferences as sessions unfold. She explains options, checks what feels helpful, and adjusts the plan as goals change.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting appointments around work and family life and avoiding travel time. Online conversations can also make it easier to attend when leaving home is difficult. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem and related challenges such as codependency and work stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Cheryl uses a humanistic, person-centred approach and trauma-focused methods when relevant, aiming to listen without judgement and help clients find their own way forward.
What is her professional background?
She has five years' experience and experience working with sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, bereavement and a range of other difficulties.
Which credentials and location are listed for Cheryl?
Cheryl holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical arrangements at first contact.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.