Cheryl Hughes

• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Relationship issues

About Cheryl

Cheryl Hughes helps people work through anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties using a person-centred approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has five years' experience.

Cheryl places the person at the centre of each session and works in a humanistic, client-centred way. Sessions are calm and unhurried, and she encourages people to make sense of their experience and decide what they want to change.

She has particular experience supporting people affected by sexual abuse, historical abuse in men, bereavement and loss, and post-traumatic reactions. She also offers support for a wide range of common concerns such as stress, self-esteem, work-related issues and relationship difficulties.

In practice Cheryl helps people talk through difficult feelings and past events, and to consider practical steps for coping and moving forward. She listens without judgment and offers space to reflect on choices and responses to life events.

During an initial contact she explains what typically happens in sessions, outlines possible goals, and discusses how to continue contact if needed. She works with people who want help with attachment and relationship issues, grief and loss, identity and intimacy concerns, and consequences of trauma.

Cheryl offers counselling in English and accepts international clients. Her stated clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Existential Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Her registration is listed as BACP and NCPS.

Therapy approaches and how online sessions work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at trust, connection and repeated relationship responses, and can help with relationship problems, attachment issues and intimacy concerns.

Client-centred therapy puts the person and their experience at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens without judgment, reflects what is said and supports people to find their own solutions, which can suit anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of how Cheryl works. She will discuss different methods and agree with each person what to try based on their concerns, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of using online or remote sessions include fitting counselling around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. If you are considering online work, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know the available options. Many people find remote appointments help them keep therapy within everyday routines and make it easier to attend regular sessions.

Topics Cheryl lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Jealousy
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Cheryl

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people cope with anxiety, stress and related worries using a person-centred approach.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works in a humanistic client-centred way and also uses attachment-based and trauma-focused approaches when relevant.

How long has she been practising?

She has five years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is listed with NCPS.

Can I have sessions in English if I'm abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.