Cheryl Hughes, BACP, NCPS

Cheryl Hughes is a psychotherapist and counsellor who specialises in anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, trauma including PTSD and CPTSD, bereavement and loss, and relationship difficulties. She has particular experience supporting men with historic sexual abuse while also working with people facing a wide range of non-specific life challenges. Each person she sees brings unique experiences and concerns, and she treats these individual stories as central to the work.

Cheryl is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS as an additional professional credential. The BACP registration indicates she adheres to a recognised ethical code of practice; NCPS is listed as another credential that supports her professional standing.

Her practice is rooted in a humanistic, person-centred approach that places the client at the centre of therapy. In a calm, unhurried atmosphere she offers empathic, non-judgemental listening and practical support to help clients make sense of their difficulties. Cheryl aims to accompany people through their healing process and to support them as they move toward the life they want to build.

When first getting in touch clients can expect an initial conversation about what to expect in sessions, possible goals for therapy, and practical arrangements for future contact. Cheryl works collaboratively to set a pace that feels manageable and respectful of each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches online - person-centred and trauma-informed care

Cheryl draws on several well-established approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can be helpful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, or recurring relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy or person-centred work focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where the client’s experience is central and the therapist follows the client’s pace to foster insight and personal growth. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact and support recovery from symptoms related to past harm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Cheryl collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work as understanding deepens and priorities change.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to engage in therapy from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them. Registered professionals and therapists can work effectively through these formats to deliver supportive, outcome-focused care.