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Cheryl Mcgann, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 15 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Cheryl Mcgann is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with more than 15 years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential and focuses on practical help for people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. Cheryl works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.

She also supports people dealing with abandonment or attachment concerns, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, and difficulties around communication and control.

Background and approach

Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Sessions are tailored to each person. Cheryl aims to listen closely and help clients identify small, usable steps that fit their life and goals.

People often come with a specific problem or with a general sense that something needs to change. Cheryl offers a calm space to talk through what is happening, to make sense of patterns, and to plan manageable next steps. She invites an initial conversation to see if the working relationship feels right.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session at a time that suits the client. The counselling relationship is collaborative and paced to the individual.

Approaches and online support that fit your life

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding patterns that keep problems going. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then experiment with small changes to see what makes life easier; this can be useful for stress, anxiety and low mood. Another approach centres on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so someone can improve communication, set clearer boundaries, and feel more supported in their relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods best match the client's goals, needs and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses to reflect what is most helpful.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that's helpful, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can offer a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing contact between scheduled talks. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or health needs while keeping a steady pace of support.

What concerns does Cheryl commonly help with?

Cheryl helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness challenges.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and person-centred with a focus on listening and finding small, usable steps. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and paced to what feels manageable.

What is Cheryl's background and experience?

She has over 15 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That experience includes work with long-term issues and sudden life changes.

Where does Cheryl practise and what accreditation does she hold?

Cheryl is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Cheryl?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Experience: 15 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Cheryl Mcgann, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches and online support that fit your life

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety