Cheryl Mcgann, NCPS

Cheryl Mcgann is a counsellor with NCPS recognition and more than 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain and offers straightforward support without jargon. Cheryl aims to make the first steps toward change less daunting and more manageable.

Her work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people dealing with relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma and abuse, and life transitions that include midlife crisis and questions about life purpose. Cheryl tailors sessions to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical steps. Sessions are framed around what the person hopes to change, with a focus on small, achievable steps that build over time. Cheryl emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every meeting.

Cheryl also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and caregiver stress. She can support people facing chronic illness or pain, financial worries, communication problems and the aftermath of separation or divorce.

If somebody is unsure whether their concern fits, Cheryl encourages a brief conversation to check fit and next steps. That chat can help to decide whether to start sessions and what to prioritise first.

Approaches that guide online work and choice

Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop alternative ways of thinking and responding; this can be useful for anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasises skills for managing strong emotions and building better day-to-day coping strategies; this can help with stress, impulsivity and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will discuss what feels most helpful based on a person’s goals, needs and preferences. She adapts methods as progress is made so the plan stays relevant and workable for the individual.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to meet with a therapist from their local area without changing daily routines, and it often helps maintain continuity when life circumstances shift.