Cheryl Backham , BACP

Cheryl Backham is a fully qualified counsellor who brings a compassionate, person-centred approach to her work. She has completed over 1000 hours of clinical practice and has been working with both adults and children over the last 5 years. Cheryl emphasises empathetic listening and respects each person’s experience, providing a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Her practice is guided by the person-centred model, which prioritises the client’s perspective and supports individuals to find their own solutions at their own pace. Cheryl works alongside clients to help them identify goals and move toward the outcomes they want to achieve. She also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a recognised professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.

Clients seeking assistance with trauma, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, or coping with life changes will find a practitioner focused on respect, empathy, and collaboration. Cheryl also offers focused support for issues such as self-harm and sexual assault and abuse, aiming to help clients regain a sense of agency and direction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Cheryl Backham

Cheryl integrates person-centred counselling and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her practice. The person-centred approach focuses on empathetic listening and creating a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and priorities; it is well suited to a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. EMDR is a structured therapy that involves guided bilateral stimulation while a client recalls distressing memories - it is commonly used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Cheryl works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and will recommend or adapt methods as the work progresses so the therapeutic plan fits the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and Cheryl also provides live chat and text-based messaging options. These modalities make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from different locations, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care tailored to each client’s needs.