Sherrie Root, BACP

Sherrie Root is a counsellor who helps people when life feels overwhelming. She supports those facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and big changes. She also helps with family concerns and the strain carers can face. Her style is calm and patient and she aims to create a non-judgemental space for people to talk.

Sherrie uses ideas from client-centred work to make sessions feel collaborative and focused on the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioural approaches to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practises psychodynamic thinking to look at how past experiences shape present feelings. Solution-focused tools are used when people want practical steps and quick goals.

Her sessions are described as a chance to explore issues at your own pace. That includes looking at childhood experiences, coping strategies, body image, isolation and relationship patterns. She emphasises building self-awareness so people can make different choices and feel more able to cope with life’s challenges.

Sherrie holds BACP accreditation - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has three years' experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She offers telephone counselling that can be arranged to fit around daily life. Please check current session options when booking to confirm what is available.

People who work with carers will find a focus on caregiver stress and support for the difficult emotions that come with caring roles. Her overall aim is to help clients find practical coping tools and a clearer sense of self.

How these approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say and helps them find their own answers. This is useful for feelings of low self-worth, loneliness and the strain of caring roles.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try small changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made jointly and can change as therapy progresses.

If you prefer online or remote work, confirm the session formats available before booking. The profile notes telephone counselling is offered, which can be useful when you need a quieter setup or want a shorter check-in without video. Clarify arrangements when you book so sessions can fit around caring duties, work breaks or other daily life demands.