Cheryl Backham, BACP
6 years in practice
Cheryl Backham is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who has practised for six years and holds BACP membership.
License and registration
- BACP
- 375002 · expires August 2026
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Cheryl
Cheryl Backham is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who has practised for six years and holds BACP membership. She offers a steady, listening presence for people facing difficult life moments. Her work is rooted in person-centred values and she combines talking with focused techniques to address painful memories.
Cheryl draws on over 1,000 hours of clinical experience gained across diverse settings. She helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress and addiction.
Background and approach
She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, grief, parenting pressures, anger and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include self-harm and sexual assault and abuse. Her style is warm and direct.
Sessions begin by building a clear plan together and setting small, manageable goals. Conversations are paced to suit each person, with time for reflection and practical steps between meetings. Cheryl uses person-centred listening alongside targeted methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where appropriate.
People meet her for short-term focused work or longer-term support depending on their needs. She aims to make sessions understandable and useful, avoiding jargon and keeping language practical. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted as required.
Cheryl provides consultations by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. She asks newcomers to complete a short questionnaire to match to a therapist and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Cheryl names
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Online support
How EMDR and person-centred work translate online
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, involves gentle bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall of distressing memories. Online sessions can use this method to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and associated reactions when paired with careful preparation and pacing.Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person find their own solutions. In remote sessions this looks like reflective conversation, validation and collaborative planning so the client feels heard and in control of the pace and content.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then agree a plan together. That plan can combine person-centred talking with targeted EMDR techniques where appropriate, and it can be adapted as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists see non-verbal cues and run EMDR-style protocols. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can suit people who prefer written reflection or need more frequent, brief support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Cheryl help with?
She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus relationship and family worries, grief, parenting pressures, anger and low self-esteem. There is also a focus on self-harm and sexual assault and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is person-centred, which means she listens without judgement and follows the client's pace. She combines this with goal-focused work and practical steps to make progress between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional practice and has completed over 1,000 hours of client work during that time.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I start working with her and what about cost?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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