Cheryl is a very experienced psychotherapist and counsellor who tailors her approach to each client, drawing on various therapeutic methods to meet your specific needs.

She passionately believes that the connection between the counsellor and client is key to developing a trusting therapeutic relationship.

She has vast experience of working with individuals who have experienced various forms of grief. Cheryl currently works with various family members who have been affected by a loved one who has been arrested for a sexual offense or offenses. Her aim is to help you make sense of what has happened and support you through this difficult time.

She is aware that what has happened will have been a terrible shock to you and other members of your family, but she has a lovely soft gentle approach that can help you to feel safe and supported though this very difficult time.

A Compassionate Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist.

His approach is confidential, non-judgmental, warm, honest, and grounded. As an integrative Psychotherapist he uses an infusion of therapeutic approaches to suit the needs of the client. While working with the client he is able to identify patterns of behaviour within the client that may be causing mental blocks. With his skill and understanding he is able to help clients to address this by exploring new coping strategies.

Areas of Specialisation

• Complex Trauma & Self-Concept
• Grief and Loss
• Processing Guilt and Shame (particularly for families affected by sexual offense cases)
• Family Relationships and Communication
• Anxiety and Depression in the Context of Crisis

Locations:

Online Counselling Throughout The UK

Fees: £80.00 per hour

Why Choose Cheryl as Your Counsellor/Psychotherapist?

If you’re searching for a trauma-informed therapist who specialises in supporting families affected by sexual offense arrests, Cheryl combines deep clinical expertise with a gentle, paced approach to healing. Every family’s experience is different. While the shock of “The Knock” is universal, your family’s relationships, support systems, and what you need from therapy will be unique to you. Cheryl tailors her approach accordingly—whether that means focusing on rebuilding family communication, processing your own grief and identity, or developing coping strategies for the practical and emotional challenges ahead.

In your first session, Cheryl prioritises safety and assessment over deep therapeutic work. She’ll listen to your story without judgment, answer your questions about how therapy works, and together you’ll decide if working together feels right. There’s no pressure to dive into difficult material before you’re ready.

Cheryl also understands that healing isn’t linear, and sometimes you need to move slowly. Early on, sessions might focus on stabilisation and building confidence in the therapeutic relationship itself. Only when you feel secure does she gently guide you toward processing the deeper layers—guilt, identity, and rebuilding your sense of self.

If you’re worried about being “too broken” or unsure whether therapy is right for you, Cheryl has supported many families through exactly this uncertainty. She knows what you’re carrying, and she has the training and experience to help you carry it differently.

Qualifications:

• Foundation degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Diploma – Level 2 & 3 Person-Centred Counselling: MBAC:FdA
• StopSo Professional Certificate in Therapeutic Practice with Sex Offenders
• Suicide Ideation and Prevention Skills

Training:

• Working with Complex Trauma (First Stage of Trauma Recovery)
• Working with Complex Trauma (Second Stage of Trauma Recovery)
• Working with Nightmares and Dreams
• Trained in: Relational Depth
• Trained in: Working with Relationships, Anxiety and depression
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Memberships:

• British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy – Registered Member
• STOPSO Tackling Sexual Abuse