Cheryl Bellingham, BACP
Therapist for trauma and family healing
- Child and adult therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Video phone messaging
About Cheryl Bellingham
Cheryl Bellingham, BACP, is a United Kingdom-based therapist with five years of clinical experience supporting both children and adults through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. She offers a warm, empathic approach that prioritizes being heard and understood, creating a space where people can begin to explore the impact of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and complex family dynamics.
Working with children, she adapts language and methods so young people can express feelings in ways that make sense to them and process experiences that may feel overwhelming or confusing. With adults, Cheryl focuses on helping clients make sense of past wounds, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild a more resilient sense of self. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family challenges, stress and burnout, sleep difficulties, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression.
Cheryl integrates client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to support practical change and emotional healing. She holds BACP membership - a recognised professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and draws on trauma-informed methods when working with abuse, attachment wounds, and loss. Her aim is to help individuals and families move forward with renewed confidence and clearer strategies for coping with life’s demands.
Working with children, she adapts language and methods so young people can express feelings in ways that make sense to them and process experiences that may feel overwhelming or confusing. With adults, Cheryl focuses on helping clients make sense of past wounds, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild a more resilient sense of self. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family challenges, stress and burnout, sleep difficulties, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression.
Cheryl integrates client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to support practical change and emotional healing. She holds BACP membership - a recognised professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and draws on trauma-informed methods when working with abuse, attachment wounds, and loss. Her aim is to help individuals and families move forward with renewed confidence and clearer strategies for coping with life’s demands.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cheryl Bellingham have?
Cheryl Bellingham has 5 years of experience.
Is Cheryl Bellingham a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP.
In which languages does Cheryl Bellingham provide therapy?
Cheryl provides therapy in English.
Where is Cheryl Bellingham located?
Cheryl is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Cheryl Bellingham as my therapist?
You can work with Cheryl Bellingham through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cheryl Bellingham work with international clients?
Cheryl Bellingham does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cheryl Bellingham cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Cheryl commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused methods to guide her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel understood while they explore their emotions and values; it is particularly helpful for building self-esteem and repairing relationship dynamics. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in a paced way, supporting recovery from abuse, loss, or severe relational wounds.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor the work to each individual or family rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy with Cheryl can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, accommodate varied routines, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult.