Cheryl ClokeyBACP

Cheryl Clokey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss, and depression. Cheryl aims to treat everyone with sensitivity and respect as they take steps towards change.

Cheryl adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. She focuses on practical, day-to-day steps as well as understanding feelings and patterns that keep problems going. Sessions are framed around what the client wants to achieve and how they prefer to work.

People can expect a supportive space where goals are discussed clearly and compassionately. Cheryl emphasises collaboration and helps clients identify small shifts that build over time. She will talk through options and agree a plan that feels manageable.

Her work includes addressing issues such as body image, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, isolation and life purpose concerns. Cheryl also offers support for postpartum depression, bereavement, midlife changes and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

Clients who choose to work with Cheryl are invited to set goals and review progress regularly. She supports people in making changes at a pace that suits them, while acknowledging the courage it takes to begin therapy.

How evidence-based approaches guide online support

Many counsellors use evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding thoughts and behaviours and then making small practical changes. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of looking at situations to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another method emphasises practical problem-solving and step-by-step changes to daily routines, which can help with stress, chronic illness management and feelings of overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

If you are thinking about online therapy, check the current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the profile. 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 be helpful when someone prefers not to attend in person or needs to work around childcare or work commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can explain the practical session choices and help set up an arrangement that suits your routine.