Cheryl Clokey, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for life transitions
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- Midlife concerns
- Mood and grief
- Relationship strain
About Cheryl
She adapts sessions to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. That means talking through what matters most to you, setting small goals, and checking what actually helps between meetings. Cheryl focuses on real-life problems like managing low mood, coping with loss, navigating relationship tensions and dealing with midlife questions.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect calm, attentive listening and a plan shaped around their needs. Cheryl frames therapy as a process where courage and steady action make a difference over time.
With a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration, Cheryl follows recognised professional standards in the UK. She tailors the conversation and choices to each person’s situation and pace. If you want practical support for life changes, midlife doubts, grief or ongoing low mood, she offers an approachable space to begin.
To start you use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches fit into online counselling
Cheryl works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach helps people identify patterns of thought and behaviour that keep them stuck, and then experiments with small changes to shift mood and reactions. This kind of work often suits worry, low mood and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.Another useful strand concentrates on processing loss and grief through structured conversations and tasks. It supports people in naming what they have lost, building new routines, and finding ways to remember while still moving forward. This approach can be helpful for bereavement, postpartum depression and the upheavals of midlife.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will listen to your goals, try different ways of working and agree on what feels most useful. She treats this as a collaborative process and checks in as things change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option during a busy day.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and depression, and related issues such as midlife crisis and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening, setting small goals and tailoring the conversation to each persons needs.
What experience does she bring?
Cheryl has three years of professional experience working with people on mood, loss, relationship tension and related concerns.
Where is Cheryl based and what credential does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.