Cherelle Richards, BACP, NCPS

Cherelle Richards welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, or big life changes. She works with clients who are dealing with trauma, grief, parenting pressures, career choices, or difficulties with intimacy and self-esteem. Cherelle aims to make the first step into therapy easier and less daunting. She keeps sessions straightforward and respectful.

Cherelle uses a client-centred style that puts the person's own experience at the heart of each session. That means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s pace. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to help people notice what is already working and build practical steps forward.

With three years of experience, Cherelle has supported people facing mood disorders, obsessive thoughts, and feelings of isolation. She works with concerns that include abandonment, codependency, multicultural issues, and non-monogamous relationships. She also helps people struggling with compassion fatigue and career-related stress.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided in the United Kingdom. Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS. Cherelle aims to be a steady, non-judgemental presence while clients talk through painful experiences and search for workable changes.

People who choose Cherelle can expect practical conversations alongside emotional support. She helps clients identify small, manageable goals and notices progress as it happens. The work focuses on building resilience so life feels more doable over time.

How Cherelle’s approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. The counsellor listens without judgement, mirrors what they hear, and helps the person make sense of their feelings. This approach can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, and feeling isolated.

Solution-focused therapy looks for small changes that already exist and builds on them. Sessions aim to set simple goals, try practical steps, and review what improves. This style is useful for managing stress, coping with life changes, and making steady progress when feeling stuck.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cherelle will work with each person to choose what fits their needs and preferences. Together they will try techniques, check what helps, and adapt the plan as things change.

Online sessions give flexibility for people with busy lives or limited travel options. Video calls work well for a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels more natural. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into day-to-day life.