Counsellor profile
Cheryl Hughes, BACP, NCPS
BACP and NCPS counsellor - family and parenting concerns
Continue with CherylAbout
- Attachment-based methods
- Trauma-focused work
- Client-centred style
About Cheryl
Cheryl Hughes is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, issues linked to intimacy, and family and parenting concerns.
Cheryl uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client at the heart of sessions. She listens without judgement and helps people talk through what feels difficult. Sessions move at a steady, unhurried pace so people can make sense of their experience.
Her background includes work with people affected by sexual abuse, historic trauma and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those coping with life changes, career challenges, body image and relationship strain. Cheryl names specific focuses such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress and blended family concerns among the areas she addresses.
In practice she offers a calm space to reflect and to consider practical steps forward. Conversations may cover how past events affect present relationships and day-to-day wellbeing. Cheryl aims to help people clarify goals and build coping strategies that fit their lives.
Initial contacts are straightforward. She explains what a session looks like and what might happen next. Prospective clients are invited to discuss any worries about starting therapy and the practical arrangements for future meetings.
How sessions work
How Cheryl's approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based therapy focuses on the patterns of connection people form with others. Online sessions that use this approach look at how past relationships shape present reactions and help people experiment with different ways of relating.Client-centred therapy places the person in the lead. The counsellor listens carefully and reflects what is said so clients can arrive at clearer decisions. This approach suits work on self-esteem, relationship questions and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will help clients decide which methods to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses and adjusted if something does not fit.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work or caring responsibilities, and some prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time is tight. Talk with her about what will suit your routine and technical situation so sessions can be arranged to match everyday life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, LGBT concerns, family and parenting matters, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and humanistic, with elements of attachment-focused and trauma-focused approaches to help people talk through difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist with adults on a range of issues including historic sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and NCPS, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.