Cheryl Burgess
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About me
My name is Cheryl, I’m an experienced relational, Integrative, Counsellor and Psychotherapist which means I have been trained and educated, to be able to offer different theoretical approaches and tailor therapy to suit each person’s unique needs.
The key for me is to building strong and trusting relationships. Evidentially, this has proven to result in the most succesful outcomes. My aim is to offer a safe and non-judgemental, independent space to allow you to feel at ease to share the most tricky or sensitive issues in order we can explore what has brought you to therapy and find a resolve, heal and grow.
How I work
I draw primarily from person-centered therapy while incorporating other techniques based on your needs. These include:
-Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Therapy and Attachment-Focused Approaches
-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), reframe narrative
-Transactional Analysis (e.g., script and PAC work)
-Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts and inner-wounded child
-Solution-Focused Therapy
-Somatic mind and body healing to help you connect with yourself on a deeper level, grounding techniques, breathwork, and tapping
I specialize in working with Anxiety, Low mood or self esteem, dissociation, childhood trauma, adult trauma and/or relationship difficulties with others.
I also work with parents and Carers of children with complex needs or who may be neurodivergent, ASD, ADD, ADHD, who may have relationship issues, issues in communicating or connecting with their child and where there maybe difficulties with recurring patterns of negative behaviour, issues trying to connect and bond with children.
Bereavement - I also offer compassionate therapy for bereavement and loss.
If any of this resonates with you, reach out. It does not have to be so scary and we can work through things together at your own pace.
What I offer
Face to Face counselling and psychotherapy
Secure online secure, video link sessions
Telephone Sessions
This may be brief solution-focused therapy which is specific and time-limited or longer-term therapy for more complex issues
What You’ll Get from Therapy with Me
- A space where you feel truly seen and heard—maybe for the first time in a while.
- Practical tools to handle life’s challenges, instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.
- A chance to rebuild your self-worth, confidence, and hope for the future.
Stronger, healthier relationships—with yourself and others.
Taking that first step can feel scary, but it’s also the bravest thing you can do. You deserve support, healing, and real change—and I’d love to help you get there. Ready to start? Let’s take that step together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Certificate
- LLB (Hons), PGDip Legal Practice
- PG Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy
I bring not only my education, knowledge and training but a varied and diverse life experience as an individual to my role as a Therapist. In addition, a unique perspective informed by my roles as a wife, mother, adoptive parent & former family solicitor. Not forgetting 20+ yrs as a therapeutic foster parent with practical experience of connecting and re-parenting children with attachment and trauma symptoms. This rich blend of personal and professional experience allows me to offer insightful, empathic, tailored therapy.
My relational approach prioritises the therapeutic alliance, as evidentially a strong connection between therapist and client is key to successful outcomes. I also welcome diversity and embrace each individual for who they are.
I lean primarily towards person-centred therapy while incorporating other techniques based on your needs. These include:
- Psychoanlytic, Psychodynamic and Attachment-Focused Approaches
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), reframe narrative
- Transactional Analysis (e.g., script and PAC work)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts, inner-wounded child work.
- Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
- Bereavement: Kubler-Ross and Tonkin models
- Somatic - hearty, mind, body healing, grounding techniques, breathwork, and tapping
I support people to feel empowered to cope with issues such as bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress, family issues & low self-esteem. If you would like to chat about how we could work together, please feel free to get in touch
Membership organisations
- BACP registered member.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas I provide counselling support with:
Meaning crisis
Sense of loss of purpose/meaning
Emotional numbness
Abandonment
Co-dependency
Complex PTSD
Family enmeshment
Sexual compulsion
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
