Cheri Gillings, BACP

Cheri Gillings helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction find clearer ways forward. She also supports those dealing with relationship problems, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and major life changes. Cheri is a BACP counsellor and works from a calm, non-judgemental stance.

Cheri keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She creates space for clients to talk about what matters most and then looks for small, manageable steps to try between meetings. Conversations focus on what the client wants to change and what is getting in the way.

Her work draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred listening. That mix helps people notice difficult thoughts, test unhelpful patterns and practise new ways of responding. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used where they fit the person’s goals.

With six years of professional experience, Cheri aims to make therapy feel doable even when things are painful or confusing. She pays attention to issues such as addiction recovery, compassion fatigue, attachment and family of origin difficulties. Cheri also supports people working through grief, infidelity, codependency and feelings of emptiness.

Sessions are offered in English and are suitable for people based in the United Kingdom. The focus is on practical change and on building skills clients can use in daily life.

Approaches that suit remote therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and then make choices that align with their values. It is useful when worry or low mood gets in the way of living how someone wants. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and managing addictive behaviours. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding and being heard; the counsellor listens carefully and helps the person find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheri will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then tailor methods to each person. That way the work can change over time if something else looks like a better fit.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good when visual contact helps the conversation. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit around work. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity between appointments.