Cheryl McCabe, BACP

Cheryl McCabe is a United Kingdom based counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings three years of professional counselling experience alongside three decades of informal support for people with mental health needs, combining formal training with long-standing practical insight. Cheryl works in a gentle, interactive way, prepared to gently challenge when it will help and to allow quiet space when reflection is needed. She values authenticity and often uses a light sense of humour to keep sessions grounded and real.

Cheryl supports people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, grief and loss, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and family challenges. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, addiction, guilt and shame, and hoarding. When words are not enough she uses creative techniques to help clients express and process difficult material.

Trauma-aware and attentive to the many parts that make up a person, Cheryl welcomes every aspect of a client’s experience. She believes people are the experts of their own stories and aims to walk alongside them as they navigate inner and outer changes. While outcomes cannot be guaranteed, she has witnessed the positive effects of a strong therapeutic relationship and seeks to make the first step into therapy as approachable and straightforward as possible. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions and explore whether her style is a good fit.

Client-centered care and online access

Cheryl uses a client-centered approach that places the person and their priorities at the centre of the work. This method focuses on listening deeply, reflecting understanding, and supporting clients to discover their own solutions - it is often helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and coping with life changes.

Alongside a person-led stance, Cheryl draws on creative therapeutic methods when talking alone does not capture an experience. These techniques can open alternative ways to explore emotions and memories, and they may be especially useful for processing trauma, attachment wounds, or complex feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Cheryl treats this as a collaborative process. She works with each client to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Cheryl is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for busy lives or those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions, maintain continuity of care, and access registered professionals from familiar settings.