Counsellor profile
Cheryl McCabe, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Creative methods
- Parts aware
About Cheryl
Counsellor Cheryl McCabe is a BACP member with three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and a long personal history of supporting people with mental health over 30 years. She offers help for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem and a range of other life challenges listed in her profile.
Cheryl works in a client-centred way, putting the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. She listens and reflects, asks direct questions when needed, and sometimes uses silence to give space for thought. She also uses creative methods when words do not feel enough.
She describes her style as gentle but willing to challenge. She is aware of parts work and trauma-related issues and accepts that people can hold many different internal aspects. Cheryl says all parts of a person are welcome in the room.
Practical issues are named alongside emotions. Sessions can cover coping with loss, motivation, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD and other listed topics. Cheryl notices both inner experiences and everyday pressures when she talks with people.
Her approach treats the client as expert in their own life. She looks for strengths and supports people to find ways forward that suit their situation. Cheryl says she cannot predict specific outcomes, but she has seen positive change come from a steady therapeutic relationship.
If someone is unsure how to begin, she encourages questions and aims to make first steps straightforward. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her client-centred approach works online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the person says. It gives people a chance to talk through their concerns and find their own answers, which can help with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries.Cheryl also uses creative methods when words do not feel enough. These approaches can offer different ways to express feelings and may be useful for trauma, anger or when someone struggles to name what they feel.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best for current needs and goals. The process is collaborative and can change as the sessions progress.
Practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Confirm the exact session formats available with Cheryl before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. Online sessions can still allow for conversational work, reflective listening and creative exercises adapted for a remote setting.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, self-esteem and other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred. She listens, reflects, asks questions and uses silence or creative methods where helpful.
How much counselling experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and three decades of informal support work with people on mental health matters.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.