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Christy Cheng, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Christy Cheng helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She works with adults dealing with low mood, relationship strain, self-esteem and motivation problems. Christy speaks English and Cantonese and offers sessions online to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Christy uses a client-centred way of working. That means she listens closely to each person's experience and follows the person's lead in sessions. She focuses on building understanding, respect and a steady working relationship so people can make decisions that feel right for them.

Background and approach

Mindfulness practices are also part of her approach. She introduces simple, practical exercises that help reduce reactivity and bring attention back to the present moment. These tools are presented in an easy, step-by-step way that can be used between sessions.

With four years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Christy adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions aim to help people notice what matters to them and take small, manageable steps forward. Her style is warm and patient, with an emphasis on clear, everyday language.

People can expect a collaborative space where they are heard and helped to find practical ways to cope and move towards a more satisfying life.

Approach and online access for therapy

Christy draws on a client-centred approach that prioritises the person's perspective. Sessions focus on listening, understanding and following the client's lead so they can make choices that feel right. This approach helps when someone needs support to clarify values, improve motivation or work through relationship concerns.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to help manage stress and anxiety. Mindfulness involves short, practical exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgement. These exercises can reduce reactivity and help people handle difficult feelings between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Christy works collaboratively to find which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She will adapt the pace and techniques based on how someone responds and what they want to achieve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in and text messaging lets people reflect before replying. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

What concerns does Christy work with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus trauma and parenting-related strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and respectful, focusing on the person's own experience and choices. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help manage emotional reactivity.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Christy has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and aims to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese for both local and international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with Christy?

Start by selecting 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
Self esteem

Also listed

Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Cantonese

Contacting Christy

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Christy Cheng, BACP

Background and approach

Approach and online access for therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety