Cheri Gillings, BACP

Cheri Gillings is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional therapeutic experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem and motivation. Cheri also offers executive and professional coaching to help clients clarify goals and next steps.

She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding the patterns that keep problems in place. Cheri works alongside each person to build confidence and small habits that make life feel more manageable.

Her approach draws on several well-known methods. Cheri uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts without being driven by them. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviour. Client-Centred methods guide the pace and tone of conversations so the client leads what matters most.

She has supported people through addiction recovery, grief, relationship struggles and career changes. Additional focal areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness or chronic guilt and shame. Cheri describes taking the first step as an act of courage and offers steady support through that early work.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with emphasis on practical skills and compassionate listening. People who want to talk through life transitions or improve emotional resilience often find this style helpful.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Cheri uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit well with remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-driven action, which can guide choices during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and provides practical exercises to change those patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Sessions can shift emphasis over time as needs change, and the client helps shape that course.

Session formats are not detailed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports doing practical exercises at home or between meetings so progress can be carried into everyday life.