Cherrelle Goddard, BACP

Cherrelle Goddard is an integrative child and adolescent counsellor practicing in the United Kingdom with nine years of clinical experience. She blends systemic, person-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic methods to tailor support for each young person she sees. Cherrelle holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is also a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, reflecting her combined therapeutic and social care expertise.

Cherrelle works with a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem and confidence, as well as trauma and all forms of abuse. She values the strengths and knowledge that young people bring to their own stories and emphasises a curious, creative and relational style of practice. Clients can expect compassionate, sensitive and respectful care aimed at building a trusting therapeutic relationship and creating a plan tailored to individual needs. With experience supporting young people and families who have social care involvement, Cherrelle has extensive safeguarding knowledge covering child protection, children in care and reunification. She is committed to empowering young people to take the first steps toward positive change.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Cherrelle commonly draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help young people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns. This approach can be useful for managing anxiety, stress and difficulties with emotional regulation. She also uses person-centred work, offering a non-judgemental, empathetic space where the young person’s own priorities guide the pace and focus of therapy, supporting self-esteem and confidence growth. In addition, Cherrelle integrates systemic ideas to consider relationships and family dynamics, which can be especially helpful when addressing blended family issues, communication problems and social care concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Cherrelle treats this as a collaborative process. Registered professionals and therapists work together with each client to explore goals, preferences and practical needs, adapting methods over time to find the best fit for that individual.

Online therapy with Cherrelle is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexible access across locations and schedules. These remote options make it easier for young people and families to engage consistently, maintain momentum between sessions and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.