Cheryl Freedman , BACP

Cheryl Freedman is a person-centred counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience, including private practice. She supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression and the impacts of past trauma, and she assists people as they cope with life changes. Cheryl also works with a wide range of related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality tendencies, body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, feelings of emptiness, and family of origin matters.

Working from a person-centred stance, Cheryl recognises that each client is the expert on their own experience and draws on their existing strengths to support change. She combines this core approach with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients clarify goals, develop practical coping strategies and explore unhelpful patterns. Cheryl holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting professional standards within the UK.

Cheryl aims to offer a supportive, empowering therapeutic partnership that prioritises clients' autonomy and readiness for change. She is accepting new clients and provides flexible session options to suit different circumstances and schedules.

Person-centred care and flexible online support

Cheryl offers a person-centred approach that focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. This approach emphasises empathy, active listening and supporting the client's own insights to foster personal growth and clearer decision-making. In addition to this core stance, Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that introduce practical coping strategies and skill-building exercises to address symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. These techniques are selected to fit the client’s needs and aim to produce tangible tools for day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Cheryl works alongside clients to identify which methods feel most helpful given their goals, preferences and the challenges they bring, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow clients to engage from familiar environments and can be chosen to match communication preferences and practical needs.