Michala Cherry, BACP

Michala Cherry is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed and helps them find clearer ways forward. Michala focuses on practical, everyday steps so clients can see progress between sessions.

She listens first and asks straightforward questions to understand what matters most. Sessions are conversational and paced to match each person's needs. Michala helps clients name difficult feelings and then works with them to try different ways of coping.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting pressures, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. This range lets Michala tailor conversations to the problem at hand rather than using one fixed method.

Michala uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She offers practical tools alongside emotional support so clients can manage symptoms and rebuild routines. The work is collaborative - Michala and the client set goals together and review progress as therapy continues.

Sessions are available online in English to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Michala encourages a first step of a short introductory conversation to see if her style fits what someone is looking for.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Michala works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce distress and build coping skills. One common approach she uses involves teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety and stress, such as breaking problems into smaller steps and practising simple grounding exercises to reduce overwhelm. Another approach focuses on processing difficult experiences like grief or trauma by helping people tell their story at a pace that suits them and develop clearer ways to live alongside painful memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michala collaborates with each person to find methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and helpful rather than rigid.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation and let Michala and the client read facial cues. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have less reliable internet. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection, or when someone wants to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work even when circumstances change.