Cheryl Tan-Bell , PACFA

Cheryl Tan-Bell is a PACFA-credentialed therapist in Australia with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and the process of grief and loss. She works from an attachment-based, trauma-informed and client-focused perspective, helping clients explore patterns in relationships and the emotional responses that follow hurtful or difficult experiences.

Cheryl creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be voiced without judgment, and she emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward change. She recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage and meets each person with empathy and calm guidance. Cheryl aims to empower clients as they build greater understanding, repair connections where possible and develop skills to navigate life transitions and emotional pain.

Throughout her practice she blends respect for each person's unique story with therapeutic approaches that prioritize safety and emotional connection. The combination of her training, years of experience and client-centered stance supports people who are ready to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.

How Cheryl's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and how early and current relationships shape emotional responses. In practice this approach helps clients understand fears of abandonment, trust issues and intimacy struggles so they can build more secure and satisfying bonds.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own experience and goals, with the therapist acting as a supportive partner who listens deeply and reflects understanding. This approach is useful for people seeking validation, greater self-understanding and a collaborative space to explore life changes and emotional challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, stress and low mood. Short-term, practical strategies from CBT can help clients manage symptoms and develop healthier coping skills.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent support around work, family and geographic constraints. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow therapists to meet clients where they are, so therapeutic work can continue even when attending in-person sessions is not possible.