Cheryl became a chartered member of the British Psychological Society in 2003 and built a career in adult mental health and employee wellbeing. Cheryl worked as the Head of Psychology & Social work for Maudsley Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Prevention in Dubai. Prior to moving to Dubai, Cheryl worked as an NHS Consultant Psychologist in the department of psychological medicine at the Homerton Hospital in East London. 

Approach

Everyone will experience problems at one time or another in their life that can become overwhelming and make day to day life a struggle but with the right help and support many people can and do recover. Cheryl believes that people are so much more than their problems or symptoms and aims to focus on people’s strengths to help enable and empower them to improve their well-being, alleviate distress, resolve crises, and increase their ability to live more meaningful and rewarding lives. 

Treatment

• Relationship stress – marital problems, relationship breakdown, family stress/conflict
• Problems at work – stress, burnout, bullying, organizational change
• Depression,self-confidence, low self-esteem
• Anxiety – worry that is difficult to control, anxiety about social situations, panic attacks, traumatic life events and obsessive compulsive thoughts and behaviours
• Pregnancy & after birth – depression, anxiety, adjustment
• Grief and loss
• Dealing with and adjusting to physical illness, or injury such as; chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, fatigue, IBS
• Perimenopause and Menopause
• Sleep problems – difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep
• Eating problems – binge eating, obesity, bulimia
• Personal development
• Mental health disorders – psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders

Qualifications

• MSc Counselling Psychology
• British Psychological Professional Qualification in Counselling Psychology (Doctoral level equivalent)
• Post Graduate Training in CBT