Sherrie Root, BACP

Sherrie Root is an integrative counsellor who supports people when life feels overwhelming, leaving them stressed, sad, worried, or alone. She works with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, childhood trauma, ill health and low self-esteem, and she offers a calm, steady presence for those wanting to process difficult experiences in their own time and at their own pace.

She provides remote telephone counselling sessions designed to fit around everyday commitments and to slot into a busy lifestyle. Sessions are presented as a dedicated space for exploration, free from judgement and pressure, where clients can begin to understand their feelings and reactions and build practical coping skills.

Sherrie places compassion, empathy, respect and patience at the centre of her work, helping clients to discover inner strength and resilience as they pursue personal goals. Developing greater self-awareness is a key focus - understanding how past experiences shape present behaviour and learning tools and strategies within the therapeutic relationship to face future challenges with increased confidence. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sherrie uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where the client’s own insights and values guide the work. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, loneliness and life transitions by prioritising empathy and respect and allowing clients to explore at their own pace.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical tools to manage anxiety, stress and unhelpful thinking patterns. Psychodynamic therapy is used where exploring past relationships and early experiences can shed light on current patterns and emotional responses, which can be useful for longer-standing issues and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Sherrie works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as clients gain insight and build skills.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options helps make therapy more accessible and easier to maintain alongside everyday commitments.