About Cheryl
Cheryl Backham is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and has six years of clinical experience. Cheryl aims to give people a calm space to talk and be heard when life feels hard.
Cheryl uses a person-centred style that focuses on the person rather than labels. Sessions give space to talk through feelings and to make sense of what is happening now. She listens with empathy and respects each person's pace.
How Cheryl works
She has particular experience helping people affected by trauma and abuse, including sexual assault and self-harm concerns. Cheryl also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger and difficulties in relationships. Practical coping strategies and steady emotional support are part of her approach.
Cheryl uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often shortened to EMDR, when it is suitable. EMDR is one of the tools she draws on alongside her person-centred work to reduce the impact of distressing memories and images. Sessions are offered using video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people with the right therapist and then appointments are scheduled to suit both parties.
Cheryl lists one way of working on the entry:
What Cheryl works with
The areas below are the ones Cheryl selected when setting up a profile. The first one is listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How EMDR and person-centred work translate online
Cheryl uses a person-centred approach that gives space to talk and be heard. Online sessions let conversations unfold much like in person, with the counsellor following the client’s pace and helping them name and process what is happening. This approach suits people who need steady, empathetic support during stressful life events.She also offers Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR. EMDR guides a person to gently process distressing memories while using bilateral stimulation to reduce their intensity. It can help when past events continue to cause strong reactions in day-to-day life.
Choosing the best method is a collaborative process. Cheryl will discuss your goals and preferences, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. Together you decide whether to prioritise person-centred exploration, EMDR, or a mix of techniques.
Online therapy provides practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face contact for deeper work, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and text or live chat suits shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments while still receiving structured therapeutic support.
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