Cheryl Backham, BACP
Cheryl Backham is a counsellor with six years of professional practice.
About Cheryl
Cheryl Backham is a counsellor with six years of professional practice. She holds BACP registration, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Cheryl writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person who reaches out.
She focuses on worries that many people face. These include trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, grief, parenting pressures, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
Cheryl also gives attention to self-harm and to sexual assault and abuse as specific areas of concern. Cheryl uses a person-centred style in sessions. That means she offers empathy and respect while people talk through their experience.
Sessions aim to help someone feel understood and to find practical next steps that fit their life. She also works with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, for trauma-related issues. EMDR sessions are blended with person-centred care so that people feel supported while they process difficult memories.
Cheryl provides help by phone, video call, live chat or text messaging. She encourages people to start where they feel comfortable and to shape the pace of sessions as they go.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375002 | August 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 Cheryl works with
Everything Cheryl lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Cheryl lists
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
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured way of working with distressing memories. It involves guided processing of upsetting memories and associated feelings, which can reduce the intensity of those memories over time. EMDR is often used for trauma and abuse-related concerns and is integrated with Cheryl's supportive, person-centred approach.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will choose how to proceed. That collaborative planning helps make sure sessions fit the individual's needs and pace.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give more flexibility. Video calls are useful for a conversational therapy session, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins, and messaging can suit people who prefer not to use voice or video. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Cheryl help with?
Cheryl works with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also has a focus on self-harm and sexual assault and abuse.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is person-centred, offering empathy and respect while people talk through their experience. Sessions aim to listen first and then help identify practical next steps.
What is Cheryl's professional background?
She has six years of experience and over 1,000 hours of practice across different settings. That experience includes work with adults and children over the past several years.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Cheryl is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Cheryl?
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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