Cheryl Clokey , BACP

Cheryl Clokey is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and depression. She works with adults seeking clearer thinking and steadier emotions. Her approach is direct and respectful, aimed at practical steps you can use between sessions.

Cheryl adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. She listens for what matters most and helps set small, achievable goals. Sessions focus on building coping strategies, improving communication, and managing painful emotions so everyday life feels more manageable.

With three years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Cheryl brings a calm and compassionate presence. She treats people with sensitivity and without judgement, paying attention to cultural and personal context.

She also supports people dealing with body image concerns, chronic illness or pain, ageing and geriatric issues, postpartum depression and the isolation that can follow major life changes. Other areas she works on include forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, and coping with prejudice and discrimination.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Cheryl uses a collaborative style - she will work with you to find approaches that suit your goals and day-to-day life. Taking the first step can feel hard; she aims to make that step feel safe and constructive.

Approaches you can try online and how they help

Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and adaptable. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioural steps to reduce anxiety and depression, helping people break problems into small, manageable tasks. Another approach centres on communication and problem-solving to address relationship and family issues, teaching ways to express needs and set boundaries that reduce conflict.

Finding the right method is something Cheryl treats as a shared task. She will discuss different options with you, try techniques, and adjust them to fit your goals and preferences. Together you decide which methods feel most helpful for your situation and daily routine.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone calls work well for people who need less bandwidth or a faster check-in. Live chat and text messaging can fit into busy days or situations when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, or health needs while keeping the focus on progress and practical support.