Cheryl Backham, BACP

Life can feel overwhelming when there is no one available to listen without judgement. Cheryl Backham is a fully qualified counsellor who offers a calm, attentive presence for both adults and children. She draws on a person-centred approach that prioritises the client’s own experience, creating space to explore thoughts and emotions with empathy and respect.

Cheryl holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional training and commitment to recognised practice standards. She works alongside clients, listening carefully and helping them clarify the direction they want to take. Her aim is to guide people toward a place they choose for themselves, offering steady support as they navigate difficult feelings and life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cheryl offers a person-centred approach that focuses on the client’s own experiences and priorities, helping people explore feelings and values at their own pace while being met with empathy and respect. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is also part of her practice; this method uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused memory work to help process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of troubling reactions.

Deciding on the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods or combination of methods will be most appropriate for the presenting concerns.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow consistent access to support from home or other convenient locations. Cheryl adapts her practice to each client’s communication style so that therapy remains accessible and responsive to individual circumstances.