Cheri Gillings, BACP

Cheri Gillings is a UK-licensed therapist with more than six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, and recovery from addictions. She combines clinical skills with executive and professional coaching to help clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while navigating life transitions and personal challenges.

Cheri creates an open and supportive space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. She draws on a client-centered approach to listen deeply and collaborate with each person to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward change. Holding the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she works from a respectful, strengths-focused perspective to help clients find clearer purpose and greater emotional balance.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can feel daunting, and Cheri offers steady, compassionate support throughout that process. She helps clients discover options, build skills, and celebrate progress so they can move forward with more confidence and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches offered and online support

Cheri uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take purposeful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by focusing on meaningful change rather than eliminating every unwanted thought.

She also applies a client-centered approach that prioritizes listening, empathy, and collaborating with each person to set goals that feel authentic. This approach helps clients build trust, increase self-awareness, and find solutions that fit their lives.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Cheri works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will review options and adjust the approach as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy with Cheri is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without needing to travel, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and fit therapy into their daily lives.