Cheryl Freedman, BACP

Cheryl Freedman is a person-centred counsellor with four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or family difficulties. Cheryl also supports those navigating major life changes and the emotional effects of trauma.

In sessions she treats the client as the expert on their own life. She aims to create a calm space where people can reflect, make sense of painful feelings and build on their strengths. Cheryl’s approach is straightforward and warm, focused on helping clients notice small shifts that lead to clearer choices.

Her background includes private practice work with people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and challenges linked to adoption and foster care. She has also supported people coping with chronic illness or pain, caregiving stress and recurring patterns like codependency and avoidant tendencies.

Cheryl works with concerns around body image, communication problems, commitment issues and the fallout of divorce and separation. She pays attention to family of origin themes and feelings of emptiness that can follow losses or big life transitions.

People who choose Cheryl can expect a collaborative process. She listens, reflects and helps clients find ways to manage day-to-day stress and to move towards what matters to them. Sessions are offered in English and run from the United Kingdom.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Cheryl draws on core evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people make sense of feelings and manage everyday life. Person-centred work focuses on listening and empathy; it helps people feel heard, uncover their own resources and make decisions that fit their values. Another commonly used technique involves practical problem-solving and coping strategies aimed at reducing stress and anxiety in daily routines; these approaches help people break problems into manageable steps and try small changes between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels helpful. She adapts the way she works in response to progress and feedback so the process stays collaborative and tailored to the individual.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since session options are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It can also allow people to meet with a therapist from their own region while managing everyday commitments.