Counsellor profile
Michala Cherry, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Relationship issues
About Michala
Michala Cherry is a counsellor and a member of the BACP with six years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem solving rather than medical diagnosis.
Michala aims for clear, straightforward work in sessions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distressing thoughts and feelings. The approach is about noticing patterns, trying different ways of coping, and checking what actually helps in day-to-day life.
She often supports people facing relationship strain, anger, addiction issues, and problems with sleep or eating. She also works with concerns around self-esteem, career changes, parenting pressures, bipolar and depression, and ADHD-related challenges. LGBT issues and compassion fatigue are included among the topics she covers.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michala accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and her sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Readers should confirm practical arrangements before booking.
To begin, clients use the directory button to view online counselling options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment. The initial session is used to set goals and decide how to work together moving forward.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online counselling
Michala draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and help people manage distressing emotions. One common method focuses on recognising unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical ways to test and change them. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and ongoing worry.Another approach emphasises coping skills and grounding techniques for people who have experienced trauma or loss. It teaches short, repeatable strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings and to improve sleep and day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michala will discuss different methods in the first sessions and decide together which fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process and reviews progress as therapy continues.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins between longer appointments or to schedule sessions during a lunch break. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match what is needed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions and related issues such as sleep and eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to notice patterns, try new coping strategies and focus on what helps in daily life.
How long has she been practising?
She has six years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary 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 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.