Cheryl McCabe, BACP

Cheryl McCabe is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional counselling experience and three decades of informal support for people with mental health needs. She works in a gentle, conversational way and is willing to ask the difficult questions when needed. Cheryl uses humour and a down-to-earth manner to help people feel more at ease during sessions.

Her style is interactive but she also makes room for silence when reflection is needed. She often works creatively because sometimes words alone are not enough. Cheryl describes herself as parts-aware and trauma-aware, which means she recognises different aspects of a person and welcomes them all.

Cheryl helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem and motivation problems. She also offers support around relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD and substance-related difficulties. Additional focus areas include body image, attachment and communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, hoarding and ageing matters.

She follows a client-centred approach that places the person's own experience at the heart of the work. Cheryl trusts that people bring strengths they can build on, and she aims to walk alongside them as they navigate change. She does not promise outcomes but draws on her experience to hold hope for healing through the therapeutic relationship.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Cheryl tries to make that step as straightforward as possible. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions before beginning therapy so they can feel comfortable about the process.

Client-centred support and online therapy options

Cheryl practises client-centred therapy, which means she focuses on the person's own experience and strengths. In this approach the counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps the person find their own solutions; it can be helpful for low mood, self-esteem and life changes.

She is also comfortable using creative methods when talking alone does not feel enough. Creative work can include drawing, metaphors or other exercises that help people express feelings that are hard to say out loud. These methods often suit trauma, grief and complex emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to decide what feels helpful, adapting methods to fit goals and preferences. She acknowledges that therapy unfolds differently for everyone and is open to changing direction as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Cheryl currently offers before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person appointment is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor sessions so they are practical and workable for everyday schedules.