Cheryl Bellingham , BACP

Cheryl Bellingham offers compassionate, practical support to children and adults managing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She creates a calm, accepting space where people can be listened to and helped to make sense of difficult feelings and complicated family dynamics.

With children, Cheryl focuses on building a nurturing environment that helps young people express emotions in ways that feel natural to them, so they can begin to process experiences they may not yet fully understand. With adults, she provides a non-judgmental approach that supports exploration of past wounds, development of healthier coping strategies, and gradual rebuilding of confidence and self-worth.

Cheryl works collaboratively with clients to identify the roots of their struggles and to set achievable goals for change. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and issues with intimacy and family life. She holds the BACP credential - a recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and integrates evidence-informed techniques to support long-term wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Cheryl draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s own goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach helps people who need support making sense of emotions, building self-esteem, and strengthening relationships.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to introduce practical strategies for changing them. CBT is often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties.

For those affected by traumatic experiences, Cheryl incorporates trauma-focused techniques that aim to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life. Throughout online work, she collaborates with clients to decide which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work, family, and other commitments. These flexible options support continuity of care and allow clients to receive therapy in the format that feels most accessible to them while working with licensed professionals and therapists.