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Cheryl Backham, BACP

Cheryl Backham is a counsellor who draws on six years of experience to help people who are feeling overwhelmed.

About Cheryl

Cheryl Backham is a counsellor who draws on six years of experience to help people who are feeling overwhelmed. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress and grief. Cheryl also focuses on issues linked to trauma, self-harm and sexual assault and abuse.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centred style that puts the client's voice first. Sessions aim to be calm and respectful. Cheryl listens closely and mirrors back what she hears to help people make sense of difficult feelings.

Background and approach

Cheryl uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, when trauma memories are part of what someone wants to work on. She will explain how the approach works and offer it when it seems helpful. People come to her for help with relationships, parenting strain, anger, addictions and changes that feel hard to cope with.

She supports work on self-esteem, managing strong emotions and practical steps for everyday life. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person. Cheryl helps set goals and checks progress as therapy continues.

Her aim is to create a space where someone can talk openly and find clearer ways forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	375002	August 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 Cheryl names

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Approaches for trauma and emotional recovery online

Cheryl uses person-centred counselling as a foundation, which means sessions focus on the individual's concerns and feelings. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps people find their own solutions rather than directing every step.

She also offers Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR. EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while people bring up distressing memories. It is used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the emotions tied to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Cheryl will discuss options together and decide what fits the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can change as therapy progresses.

Online work is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make sessions more flexible. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits quick check-ins or notes between meetings. These options can help fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and make regular contact easier to organise.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Cheryl help with?

She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also focuses on trauma-related issues such as self-harm and sexual assault and abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Cheryl uses a person-centred style that prioritises listening and empathy. Conversations are paced to the individual and aimed at helping people make sense of feelings and set workable goals.

What experience does Cheryl have?

She has six years of counselling experience and over 1,000 hours of practice working with adults and children over that time.

What credentials and location are listed?

Cheryl is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Cheryl?

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