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Cheryl Freedman, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression Coping with life changes

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Cheryl Freedman is a person-centred counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family difficulties, depression and major life changes. Her style emphasises respect for each person’s experience and strengths.

Cheryl has four years of professional practice in the United Kingdom, which includes time in independent practice. She listens for what matters most to each client and helps them shape practical steps they can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what feels possible now rather than on jargon or complex theories. Sessions are grounded in the belief that people know their own story best. Cheryl offers steady support while helping clients notice patterns, practise new ways of relating and build on existing resources.

She encourages realistic goals and small changes that add up over time. Her work covers a broad range of concerns beyond common presentations, including issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, and long-term health challenges. Cheryl also helps people facing caregiver stress, codependency, body image worries and struggles with commitment or control.

People who choose her often want a calm, patient space to think things through and try different approaches. She aims to make starting therapy simple and to help clients leave sessions feeling clearer and more able to take the next step.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Person-centred counselling places the client at the heart of the work, offering an empathic space where the counsellor listens and reflects. This approach helps when people need to make sense of difficult feelings, rethink relationships or decide on practical next steps.

Brief, focused techniques can also be used alongside a person-centred stance to support anxiety or low mood. These techniques teach simple skills such as grounding, pacing daily activities and noticing unhelpful thoughts so people can try small changes between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go, adjusting the plan where needed.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to ongoing support. Video calls let visual cues guide the conversation, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life.

What kinds of problems does Cheryl help with?

Cheryl helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, depression and coping with life changes. She also works on specific topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues and body image.

What is Cheryl's therapeutic approach like?

She practises person-centred counselling which focuses on listening, understanding and building on a person's own strengths. Sessions aim to be practical and accessible, with time spent on finding steps that feel doable.

How much experience does she have?

Cheryl has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, including independent practice. That background informs her practical, down-to-earth style.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is listed as provided.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Cheryl provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of sessions?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Cheryl Freedman, BACP

Background and approach

How evidence-based approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety