Cherith McIlroy , BACP

Cherith McIlroy is a relational and compassionate therapist who works alongside clients to create meaningful change in their lives. She brings an emotionally available presence and a process-oriented approach, aiming to understand each person’s experience and support them through practical and therapeutic work. Cherith is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Cherith’s practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and panic attacks, depression and low self-esteem, family conflicts, bereavement including suicide loss, complex trauma and PTSD, childhood sexual abuse, and challenges related to grief and loss. She also supports clients with stress, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, sleeping problems, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

Her therapeutic aim is to foster greater self-awareness so clients can uncover the factors that have shaped their emotional difficulties and begin to move toward healing. Using evidence-informed counselling techniques and a strengths-based stance, Cherith works collaboratively with clients to build resilience and practical strategies for recovery. She is committed to supporting each person’s journey toward living a more fulfilling life.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapeutic Work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and how early connections influence current relationships and emotional responses. It can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment, attachment issues, or repeated relational difficulties by exploring how past bonds shape present behaviour.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance where the therapist offers acceptance and genuine understanding to support self-exploration and growth. This approach suits those working on self-esteem, emotional processing, and building greater self-awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cherith collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She draws on different approaches as appropriate, tailoring sessions in partnership with each client.

Online therapy with Cherith is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that fit varied schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care while working toward practical, achievable goals with a licensed professional.