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Cheryl Backham, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Trauma and abuse

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Cheryl Backham is a counsellor who has spent six years helping people facing tough moments. She holds BACP registration, and she offers a calm, listening presence for people who need someone to hear them. Cheryl aims to create an atmosphere where clients feel respected and understood from the first conversation.

She focuses on practical, person-centred talking therapy. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the client. Cheryl helps people name feelings, make sense of painful memories, and find steps to cope better day to day.

Background and approach

Her main areas of work include trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief and low mood. She also supports issues such as parenting strain, anger, self-harm and sexual assault and abuse. Cheryl helps people dealing with life changes and difficulties with self-esteem.

Cheryl uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, as part of her toolkit to address distressing memories. She blends this with a person-centred style so clients set the pace and focus of sessions. The combination is used to reduce the emotional intensity of past events and help people move forward.

Sessions are offered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

EMDR and person-centred support online

The therapist uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often shortened to EMDR, to help reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. EMDR involves guided attention while recalling distressing events to help the brain process those memories with less overwhelm.

Cheryl pairs EMDR with a person-centred way of working. This means sessions begin with listening and letting the client set the pace. Together they decide which approach and techniques feel most helpful for the client's goals and comfort level.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that works best. Phone sessions can be a good fit when lower bandwidth or not being on camera helps, and live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be guided collaboratively. Cheryl discusses how EMDR or talking therapy might help and adapts the plan as progress is made and needs change.
What concerns does Cheryl help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, grief and depression, among other issues.
What is Cheryl's therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred, focusing on listening and supporting clients to set the pace and goals for sessions.
How long has she practised counselling?
Cheryl has six years of experience as a practising counsellor.
Where does Cheryl base her practice?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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