Cherisse Amusa, NCPS

Cherisse Amusa helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low. She supports those dealing with relationship pain, trauma and problems with intimacy. Parents and professionals who feel drained by compassion fatigue also find practical strategies in her sessions.

Cherisse works in a straightforward, warm way. She listens first to what matters most, then suggests concrete steps to try between meetings. Sessions are plain spoken and goal focused, so people leave with tools they can use right away.

Her background includes a Master of Science in Psychology and six years of clinical experience. Before counselling she worked in criminal justice, which shaped her interest in trauma and attachment. That experience also means she is comfortable talking about difficult events and safety concerns.

Their approach blends several methods. Cherisse draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and dialectical skills for emotional regulation. Mindfulness practices are offered for sleep and stress relief.

Sessions can suit people who prefer practical guidance or those who want to explore painful memories at a steady pace. The style is collaborative - the person and therapist set the pace together. Cherisse aims to help people rebuild a sense of stability and clearer direction in life.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current ones and looks at patterns people repeat. It helps when insecurity, abandonment concerns or repeated relationship problems are causing distress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offers practical exercises to change them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree a plan. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are good for face-to-face connection and longer sessions. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, mood tracking or when someone prefers writing instead of speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around everyday life.