Cheryl Hughes, BACP, NCPS
Cheryl Hughes offers practical, calm support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Cheryl
Cheryl Hughes offers practical, calm support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She introduces a steady, patient presence so clients can talk about painful events at their own pace. Cheryl uses straightforward language and listens for what matters most to each person.
She has five years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Cheryl uses approaches that focus on relationships, personal meaning and the effects of trauma.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to help people make sense of what happened and decide what to do next. Cheryl works with a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy-related issues, anger and self-esteem. She also helps people navigate career pressures, LGBT-related matters, and the emotional impact of family or caregiving roles.
Additional areas of focus include attachment difficulties, body image and coping after disasters. Her style is person-centred and compassionate. Conversations are unhurried and non-judgemental, allowing clients to find their own direction.
Cheryl explains options and helps set realistic goals, while offering steady support through the process. New clients can expect clear explanations about how sessions run and what to expect in early meetings. Cheryl is comfortable working with people affected by trauma and historic abuse, and she discusses how therapy might fit around daily life.
She aims to help individuals feel heard and to build practical steps forward. Cheryl practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. She accepts international clients and uses a variety of online formats to suit different needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387163 | January 2027 |
| NCPS | NCS22-01096 | March 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cheryl lists
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Online support
Finding the best approach is a shared process. Cheryl will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as work continues, adjusting the plan if needed so it fits the person's life and aims.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues similar to face-to-face meetings. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging suits shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing to speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel or family routines and to keep regular contact between sessions.
Frequently asked
What problems does Cheryl commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as trauma and abuse. Other common concerns include grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and career-related stress.
What is Cheryl's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centred and compassionate, focusing on listening and helping people find their own way. She also uses attachment and trauma-focused methods when relevant to a person's needs.
How long has Cheryl been practising?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related difficulties.
Where is Cheryl based and what credentials does she hold?
Cheryl practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials, as stated in her professional details.
Can I work with Cheryl if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can be matched for online work.
Which session formats does she offer?
Cheryl provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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