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Cherith McIlroy, BACP

Cherith McIlroy is a counsellor who aims to make talking about hard things feel straightforward.

About Cherith

Cherith McIlroy is a counsellor who aims to make talking about hard things feel straightforward. She listens in a calm, relational way and helps people find small, realistic steps to feel better. Her work is grounded in compassion and a practical desire to understand what matters to each person.

She has 3 years of professional experience and is listed with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Cherith has supported people with anxiety, panic attacks and depression.

Background and approach

She also helps those facing bereavement, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress and the effects of childhood sexual abuse. Sessions focus on helping people build self-awareness to see how past experiences affect day-to-day life. Cherith uses proven conversational methods to identify unhelpful patterns and to try different ways of coping.

Therapy is framed around a person’s strengths and their pace of change. Practical goals could include reducing panic symptoms, improving sleep, managing anger or navigating family conflict. She also supports people dealing with grief, career stress and compassion fatigue from caregiving roles.

The emphasis is on useful tools that can be put into practice between sessions. Cherith works collaboratively and encourages questions about process and approach. Her sessions aim to be clear, steady and focused on progress that fits each person’s life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396399	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Cherith names

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Approaches you can use online

Attachment-Based Therapy sees relationships as central to how people feel and behave; it helps people understand patterns that began in early relationships and how those patterns affect current stress, grief or family conflict. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-directive relationship where the counsellor listens closely and helps you find your own answers; it can be useful for building self-esteem and working through emotional pain. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behaviour in the here-and-now and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cherith will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will adapt methods over time. That way the approach grows from what helps the individual most, rather than sticking rigidly to one method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits brief check-ins and messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving or other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Cherith help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, plus trauma, grief and family conflict. There is also work around self-esteem, sleep, anger and career-related stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are relational and practical. Cherith blends listening with problem-solving to build self-awareness and everyday coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in the UK and with issues such as PTSD, complex trauma and bereavement.

What credential or professional body is mentioned?

She is listed with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and are provided from the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.