Cherith McIlroy, BACP
Cherith McIlroy is a warm, attentive counsellor who aims to make it easier to talk about what feels hard.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +11 more
About Cherith
Cherith McIlroy is a warm, attentive counsellor who aims to make it easier to talk about what feels hard. She creates a steady space where people can speak about anxiety, low mood, trauma, family tensions, grief and struggles with self-worth. Cherith uses a relaxed, listening-first style so callers feel heard from the start.
Cherith is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years of professional experience working with a range of common and complex concerns.
Background and approach
This includes panic, depression, bereavement, childhood sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress and relationship problems. In sessions Cherith helps people build self-awareness to understand how past and present experiences affect day-to-day life. She draws on practical counselling skills to help with emotional regulation, Coping strategies and clearer decision making.
Work is paced to suit the person’s needs and resilience. Therapy may focus on improving relationships, reducing anxiety and sleep problems, managing anger, or handling life transitions and caregiver stress. Cherith also addresses issues such as attachment difficulties, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and communication problems within family settings.
Her aim is to support people toward healing and recovery using their own strengths. She encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable. Cherith offers care that is compassionate and oriented towards real change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396399 | November 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 Cherith works with
Everything Cherith lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cherith lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy focuses on a non-judgemental listening style that puts the person’s experience at the centre. This approach helps people feel accepted and able to explore difficult emotions at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches straightforward tools for managing anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Sessions can include practical exercises to try between meetings.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the person’s goals, preferences and situation. That may mean combining ideas from attachment work, person-centred listening and brief CBT techniques over time.
Online therapy by video, phone, live chat or text messaging gives flexibility to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat can suit quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing processing between sessions. Many people find this range makes it easier to stick with therapy and use new skills in everyday life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Sessions cover common and complex issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, family conflict, parenting strain, anger and sleep difficulties.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Cherith blends listening-led counselling with practical work. She uses client-centred conversations alongside approaches that focus on thoughts, attachment and solving immediate problems.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional experience working with panic attacks, bereavement, complex trauma, PTSD and childhood sexual abuse as well as everyday mental health struggles.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials are held?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Consultations can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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