Cheryl Bellingham, BACP
Cheryl Bellingham is a counsellor who helps people coping with trauma, relationship strain, grief, anxiety and low self-esteem.
About Cheryl
Cheryl Bellingham is a counsellor who helps people coping with trauma, relationship strain, grief, anxiety and low self-esteem. She works with worries about sleep, parenting, anger, career pressures and life changes. Cheryl presents herself in a calm, direct way to help clients feel heard and steady during difficult times.
She uses a mix of Trauma-Focused Therapy and Client-Centred approaches to guide the work. That means sessions often begin with the client’s immediate concerns, then move at a pace the client feels comfortable with.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are used when unhelpful thoughts and behaviours need practical change. Cheryl has five years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes helping people process grief, deal with past abuse, and manage ongoing stress or health-related difficulties.
She aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-focused while remaining empathic. Sessions may include talking, gentle reflection, problem-solving exercises and simple behavioural experiments to try between meetings. Motivational Interviewing influences help when clients feel stuck or unsure about change.
Cheryl works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. She outlines clear next steps for people who want to try therapy and encourages a collaborative process from the first meeting.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 379189 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Cheryl names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on recognising how past events affect day-to-day life and on learning ways to reduce distressing reactions. It often involves paced discussions about memories, and practical strategies to regain a sense of control, which can help with symptoms linked to traumatic experiences.Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what they hear, and follows the person's pace. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, accepting space to make sense of feelings and decisions.
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online sessions may include simple exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and short behavioural tasks to try between meetings, which can reduce anxiety or improve mood over time.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then agree a plan together. That collaborative approach helps tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep non-verbal connection and longer conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into tight schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing or people who prefer not to use voice or video. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and day-to-day life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Cheryl help with?
She supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and family strain, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem and career concerns.
How would sessions generally feel?
Sessions are client-centred and straightforward. Conversations focus on what matters now, with gentle reflection and practical steps to try between meetings.
What is Cheryl's professional background?
Cheryl has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life difficulties, including trauma, grief and long-term health challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Cheryl?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.