Cheryl Hughes, BACP, NCPS

Cheryl Hughes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief or relationship struggles. She is comfortable talking about trauma and abuse, intimacy and self‑esteem concerns, and supports people facing major life changes or career pressures. Cheryl works in a straightforward, calm way that aims to make therapy easier to start and stick with.

She draws on five years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Cheryl holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are shown as BACP and NCPS. Her practice is informed by humanistic, person‑centred values that put the person and their experience at the centre of sessions.

In sessions she focuses on building a steady, trusting connection so people can talk about hard things at their own pace. Conversations are guided by what each person needs, not a rigid set of steps. Cheryl also uses trauma‑focused ideas when past harms are a central concern, helping people make sense of difficult memories and reactions.

People come with many different problems, and Cheryl adapts her approach to fit those needs. She works with issues including anger, intimacy, LGBT concerns, family-related stress, abandonment and attachment problems. Other areas she addresses include body image, codependency, caregiving stress and worry about ageing.

Sessions are offered across a range of online formats to suit different needs. Cheryl aims to help people feel heard and to find practical ways to cope, decide and move forward. She will work collaboratively to set goals and review progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Cheryl uses person‑centred and attachment‑focused ideas to guide online work. Client‑centred therapy emphasises listening, empathy and working at the client’s pace so people can talk through what matters most. Attachment‑based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past bonds affect current feelings and behaviour. Trauma‑focused therapy is also used when past harm is central, offering ways to process memories and reduce their hold on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cheryl will discuss goals, personal preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and non‑verbal cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and text work well for brief updates, reflection between sessions or when writing helps express things more easily. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel.