- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Mcgann is a counsellor registered with the NCPS with over 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Cheryl offers a straightforward way to talk about what is worrying you and to plan practical next steps.
Cheryl aims to make sessions clear and focused. She listens to what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. Conversations usually cover current problems, patterns that keep issues going, and ways to try new behaviours between sessions.
Her background includes long-term work with adults facing emotional pain and life transition. That experience informs how she approaches concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and isolation. Cheryl also supports people struggling with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and chronic pain, and financial or work-related strain.
In practical terms she helps people with communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, guilt and shame, forgiveness and rebuilding confidence after separation. Sessions can include paced discussion, practical coping strategies and planning for real-life situations. If a concern is not listed here, Cheryl suggests a short initial conversation to check whether she can help.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered within the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How Cheryl uses evidence-based approaches online
Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and related difficulties. One approach focuses on practical coping skills and gradual exposure to feared situations, helping to reduce avoidance and build confidence over time. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, identifying repeated ways of relating that increase stress and trying new interaction strategies that can feel more manageable.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and happens together. Cheryl will discuss what feels most helpful, try options in early sessions and adjust based on what the client prefers and what they want to achieve. The aim is a collaborative plan rather than a set programme imposed from the outset.
Confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list explicit options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around domestic and work life. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update helps, or for sessions without video if low bandwidth or camera fatigue is a concern. These practical benefits help people continue with therapy while managing everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and focused on current issues, looking at patterns and small steps to change behaviour between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has over 15 years of professional experience in counselling and related work in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.