Cherith McIlroy, BACP

Cherith McIlroy is a counsellor who aims to make talking about hard things easier. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and relationship problems. She also supports those dealing with trauma, family conflict, parenting stress and issues that come with ageing and geriatric concerns.

Cherith works from a relational place. Sessions centre on listening and building understanding together. She encourages self-awareness so people can see what keeps old patterns going and what might help them change.

Her training is recorded with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has about three years of professional experience in the UK, working with issues such as panic attacks, complex trauma, bereavement and childhood sexual abuse.

In practical terms Cherith uses a mix of therapy styles to suit each person. That can include exploring early relationship patterns, focusing on current problems and using strategies to change thinking and behaviour. Sessions aim to balance reflection with practical steps.

People who come to Cherith can expect a calm, compassionate approach and a working relationship where their goals shape the work. She helps people build on their strengths and find clearer ways to cope with life changes and ongoing stresses.

How her approaches translate to online work

Cherith uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. This helps when issues involve trust, closeness or repeating the same relationship problems. Client-centred work means the person sets the pace and focus while the counsellor listens without judgement and reflects what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, sleeping and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Cherith will work collaboratively to see which ideas fit a person's needs and goals. That open conversation can steer sessions towards more reflective, exploration-focused work or towards short-term strategies depending on what the client prefers.

If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around day-to-day life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every session. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pace, focus and tools so sessions are practical and relevant to everyday concerns.