Cheri Gillings , BACP

Cheri Gillings is a UK-licensed therapist with over six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and recovery from addictions. She also works with a wide range of related concerns including self-esteem and confidence, compassion fatigue, relationship and attachment issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating difficulties, career challenges, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes. Cheri brings executive and professional coaching skills to therapy, helping clients find practical motivation and build skills for everyday challenges.

She aims to create an open, supportive space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment, and she recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage. Cheri holds BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting her connection to a recognised professional body in the United Kingdom. Her work is collaborative and person-focused, drawing on established therapeutic methods to tailor goals and tools to each individual’s needs.

Whether someone is seeking short-term solution work or longer-term exploration of patterns and relationships, Cheri offers an empathetic, practical approach to help clients move toward greater wellbeing. She provides therapy in English and practices in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Cheri draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action - this approach can help with anxiety, avoidance and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and content of sessions - it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring relationships and processing emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheri works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods and techniques best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to deliver evidence-informed care while tailoring the pace and style to each client.