Cheryl Ennis, BACP

Cheryl Ennis uses a person-centred way of working that places the client's experience at the heart of sessions. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to help people manage negative thoughts and make gradual changes. Cheryl writes plainly and listens closely so people feel safe to talk. She is a BACP counsellor and has practised for nine years.

Cheryl helps people who are struggling with stress and anxiety to find calmer ways of responding. She also supports those facing depression, grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns. Relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem and anger are also areas she addresses in short or longer-term work.

Her approach blends warm, non-judgemental listening with practical strategies. Sessions can include exploring patterns that come from attachment, noticing thinking habits that feed worry, and using motivational techniques to encourage change. The client guides the pace while Cheryl offers questions and steps to try between meetings.

Cheryl has worked across many situations over nine years, often helping people untangle communication problems, body image worries, and feelings of isolation. She also supports those coping with life changes, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue. Her experience shapes a flexible style that adapts to individual needs.

People may find the combination of empathic listening and clear tools useful when they want both understanding and practical progress. Cheryl aims to help people recognise where they are stuck, try manageable steps forward, and notice what changes over time.

How therapy approaches translate to online support

Cheryl draws on person-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to structure online sessions. Person-centred counselling involves open listening and reflecting what the client says to help them make sense of their feelings; it suits people looking for a calm, accepting space to talk. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood, which can be useful for stress, panic and sleep problems.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the methods used. This means the plan can change as progress is made and as the client's needs shift over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different days and routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or have lower bandwidth, live chat works for quick check-ins, and text messaging helps keep ongoing contact and reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional support.