About Cheryl
Cheryl McCabe is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of formal counselling experience and decades of informal support work. She brings a gentle, down-to-earth approach and a readiness to question things when that helps move a conversation forward. Cheryl values humour and honesty and aims to make first steps into therapy as easy as possible for new clients.
She uses a mainly client-centred way of working, which puts the client's experience at the heart of each session.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be interactive, but she will also allow silence when space is needed for reflection. Cheryl says all parts of a person are welcome and attends to trauma and 'parts' issues when they arise. Cheryl has worked with people on stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, grief and loss, and intimacy-related concerns.
She has experience helping with anger, self-esteem, relationship matters, coping with life changes, and some neurodiversity-related challenges such as attention difficulties. She also lists work around LGBT issues and a wide range of family and personal struggles. She uses creative tools at times when words are not enough, and aims to be alongside clients as they navigate inner and outer challenges.
Cheryl believes clients are the experts in their own stories and looks to build on their strengths as therapy moves forward. Cheryl holds BACP registration, which is recorded here as BACP, and offers sessions in English. Before booking, clients should check the current session options and practical arrangements.
What Cheryl works with
Everything Cheryl lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Cheryl is listed here; the rest shows what else Cheryl works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cheryl lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Client-centred approaches and online working
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's lead. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story, reflect, and make changes at their own pace; it is often used for stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship concerns.Cheryl also draws on creative ways of working when words are not enough and attends to different parts of a person's experience, which can help with trauma-related memories and strong emotions. These practical, person-focused methods aim to make sense of difficult feelings and find workable steps forward.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will talk with each client about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and will adapt the style as therapy progresses. The partnership between client and counsellor is central to choosing how to work together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please check the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical arrangements with the therapist will help identify the best way to make therapy work alongside everyday commitments.
Questions people ask about Cheryl
What kinds of problems does Cheryl support?
Cheryl works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD-related difficulties, among many other personal issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes a gentle, interactive style that also allows silence for reflection and uses humour where helpful. Sessions centre on the client's experience and aim to build on existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has three years of professional counselling experience alongside around thirty years of supporting people with mental health in other ways.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her listed credential is BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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