- Calm listening
- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
About Cheryl
Cheryl Freedman is a person-centred counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience including time in private practice. Cheryl aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what is worrying them and feel heard.
She focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, relationship strains and family concerns. Cheryl also supports people facing life changes and those with a history of trauma. Additional areas she works with include chronic pain, illness and disability, caregiver stress, body image and attachment-related worries.
Cheryl believes clients are the experts on their own stories. She listens without judgement and helps people notice the strengths they already have. Sessions are guided by the client's goals and pace, not a fixed agenda.
In practice Cheryl offers straightforward, gentle guidance and warm reflection. Conversations may cover practical coping strategies, ways to improve communication, and steps to manage low mood or anxiety day to day. The focus is on small, manageable changes that can make daily life easier.
If someone wants to explore family of origin issues, adoption and foster-care related concerns, or feelings of abandonment and emptiness, Cheryl can help them talk these through. Her approach aims to empower people to make choices that suit their life and values.
She focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, relationship strains and family concerns. Cheryl also supports people facing life changes and those with a history of trauma. Additional areas she works with include chronic pain, illness and disability, caregiver stress, body image and attachment-related worries.
Cheryl believes clients are the experts on their own stories. She listens without judgement and helps people notice the strengths they already have. Sessions are guided by the client's goals and pace, not a fixed agenda.
In practice Cheryl offers straightforward, gentle guidance and warm reflection. Conversations may cover practical coping strategies, ways to improve communication, and steps to manage low mood or anxiety day to day. The focus is on small, manageable changes that can make daily life easier.
If someone wants to explore family of origin issues, adoption and foster-care related concerns, or feelings of abandonment and emptiness, Cheryl can help them talk these through. Her approach aims to empower people to make choices that suit their life and values.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Cheryl works from a person-centred foundation, which means sessions focus on attentive listening and supporting the client's own goals. In practice this means the counsellor reflects back what she hears, asks gentle questions, and helps people notice their strengths and choices. This approach is useful for low mood, life transitions and relationship worries.She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to offer practical coping tools. For example, simple stress-management strategies can help with anxiety and day-to-day overwhelm. Communication-focused exercises can help people improve conversations and set clearer boundaries in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Cheryl treats it as collaborative. She will work with the client to try different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful. The style and pace are adjusted to the person's needs, goals and preferences rather than following a fixed protocol.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work and family life, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer brief check-ins by audio when they need a faster update. Cheryl aims to make sessions practical and adaptable to everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cheryl work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Cheryl uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. Sessions aim to draw out a person's strengths and encourage practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cheryl has four years of professional experience, including work in private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and what is the payment model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Cheryl?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.