About me
Hi, I’m Cheryl, an experienced Psychotherapist working with children, adults, and parents. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where we can explore what you are experiencing.
You might be an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or bereavement. A parent concerned about your child’s wellbeing, or a young person trying to cope with intense emotions, family issues. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
Therapy moves at your pace, offering both support and direction to help you make sense of your experiences and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
My aim is to help you build deeper self-understanding, strengthen emotional resilience, and feel more confident in navigating your world.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches along with Transactional Analysis. Helping you explore your experiences, understand patterns, develop new ways of coping and moving forward.
I have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and ASD Therapy is adapted to suit each person’s processing style, communication preferences, and sensory needs, recognising effective support is different for everyone.
If you’re considering therapy, please get in touch to arrange an introductory call where we can discuss your needs further.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Psychotherapist with training in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and registered with both the UKCP and BACP. I work safely and ethically with children, adolescents, adults, and parents, tailoring my approach to each person’s needs.
I have experience supporting children, teens, adults, and parents in a variety of settings, including: schools and colleges, hospices, charities, and private practice.
My specialist training includes:
- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (qualified to work with children and teens)
- Adult Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Eating distress and body image work
- Creative approaches (play therapy, sand tray, psychodrama)
- Trauma and grief work
- Supporting neurodivergent clients (ADHD, Autism, sensory processing differences)
I focus on building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship and attend regular supervision and ongoing CPD to ensure my practice remains ethical, safe, and effective.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My standard fee is £50 per 50-minute session.
I offer concessions for students, key workers, low-income clients, and young people to make therapy more accessible.
Sessions can be in-person, online, or by phone. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call so you can ask questions and see if we’re a good fit before committing.
When I work
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Further information
I offer therapy in-person from an accessible office in Stockton-on-Tees, and online or by phone across the UK.
For children, I use creative, age-appropriate approaches such as sand-tray, play therapy, and storytelling to safely explore emotions and experiences.
I also support adults and parents with anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Parent sessions focus on family dynamics, communication, and understanding your child’s wellbeing.
Each session is tailored to your needs and preferences. We check in on how you’re feeling, explore patterns, set or review goals, and work at a pace and style that feels right for you.
Therapy can feel daunting at first, but I provide a calm, respectful space where you can feel safe, without pressure or judgment. You don’t need to be in crisis, simply having a space to talk, reflect, and gain insight can make a meaningful and lasting difference.
