Cynthia Usher, BACP
Cynthia Usher is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +5 more
About Cynthia
Cynthia Usher is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She invites people to talk about stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma, grief and low mood in a calm and non-judgemental way. Her straightforward manner is aimed at helping someone who is tired and unsure what to do next.
She creates time to listen so each person can say what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what the client wants to change now and what small steps feel possible. Cynthia uses simple, practical techniques alongside open conversation so people can build coping skills and notice progress. Her background includes work addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family and communication problems, and the strain that caregiving can bring.
She also supports people dealing with body image, guilt, shame, and the effects of trauma, domestic violence or immigration stress. These topics often come up alongside anger, control issues and difficulties after separation or loss. Cynthia draws on a mix of approaches such as client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and existential themes about meaning and choice.
She adapts methods to each person rather than following one fixed model. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match the client's comfort. She offers therapy in English and Shona and can work with people in different countries.
Communication can be by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, a short online matching questionnaire helps pair needs with practical options.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400386 | February 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 Cynthia works with
Everything Cynthia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cynthia lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic 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
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and simple tools to test new ways of thinking and to build coping skills for anxiety, depression and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will discuss options and try different methods together, tailoring the mix to the client's goals, needs and pace. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that fits. Phone sessions can be helpful when video is difficult or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer ongoing written contact for brief updates or reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and to choose the format that best supports steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Cynthia focus on?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger and low self-esteem. She also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family strains, caregiver stress and immigration-related difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines attentive, client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on small, manageable changes.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, loss and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BACP credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Shona.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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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