Cheri Gillings , BACP

Cheri Gillings is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and recovery from addictions. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation, confidence and career or executive coaching. Cheri aims to create an open, non-judgemental space so clients can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel hard, and she offers steady support during that process.

Cheri uses practical, conversational methods rather than medical language. Sessions focus on everyday changes that make life easier. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without being ruled by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes.

Client-Centred approaches shape the relationship in sessions, with empathy and listening at the core. Mindfulness techniques are introduced for stress, anxiety and managing strong emotions. Solution-Focused ideas help people set clear, reachable goals and track small wins.

Over six years of work in the UK has given Cheri experience with a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, grief, eating issues, bipolar mood difficulties and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency and family of origin problems.

Therapy can be conducted in several remote formats including video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Cheri works in English and does not take international clients.

How Cheri’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

These methods are offered alongside a Client-Centred way of working where the therapeutic relationship matters most. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist will listen to what matters to the client, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and therapist work together to set goals and measure progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around work, family and daily life.