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Cherith McIlroy, BACP

Cherith McIlroy is a warm and attentive counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and family-related concerns.

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About Cherith

Cherith McIlroy is a warm and attentive counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and family-related concerns. She practises in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Cherith aims to listen first, understand what matters to each person, and work alongside them to make practical changes.

Cherith has three years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked with people facing depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks and a range of grief experiences including bereavement from suicide.

Background and approach

Complex trauma, post-traumatic stress and childhood sexual abuse are also areas she supports people to process. In sessions she focuses on helping people build self-awareness and recognise patterns that influence their emotions and relationships. She uses a mix of talking approaches so that each person’s needs steer the work.

The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day life. Cherith draws on trauma-informed methods alongside attachment-based and client-centred approaches. She also uses cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas when these fit the person’s goals.

Therapy is collaborative and paced to the individual’s comfort. People can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing distress and practical steps to try between sessions. Cherith encourages using existing strengths and small changes to move towards better emotional balance.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396399	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Cherith’s approaches work online

Cherith uses trauma-focused therapy to help people process past harm and reduce its impact on daily life. This approach involves careful pacing and grounding techniques so people can talk about difficult experiences without becoming overwhelmed.

She also draws on attachment-based therapy, which looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect feelings and behaviour. This helps people understand why they react a certain way and try different ways of relating. Cherith’s client-centred approach puts the person’s own goals at the centre, with the counsellor offering active listening and empathy to guide the work.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Cherith works collaboratively to decide which methods suit each person’s needs, goals and preferences. Treatment plans are reviewed together so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a break or need less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can work for short check-ins or ongoing notes. These options help people fit therapy around work, family or mobility constraints while keeping the focus on progress and everyday coping.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Cherith help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and trauma-related issues. Other areas include family conflict, sleeping problems, anger and caregiving stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Cherith adopts a collaborative and person-centred style, listening first and then tailoring approaches. Sessions mix talking, reflection and practical strategies to try between meetings.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people with complex trauma and bereavement.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled and what do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.