Sherrie Root

Sherrie Root is a counsellor who supports people feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad, worried or lonely. She helps with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and the practical effects of life changes. Her approach aims to make sessions simple and steady, so people can talk at their own pace and feel heard.

Sherrie uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful, accepting space. She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and Psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape today.

Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and learning small skills that help in everyday life. That might mean gentle reflection on childhood experiences, or brief practical techniques to manage worry. The emphasis is on compassion, patience and helping people find their own strengths.

Sherrie has three years of experience and holds BACP credentials, which are shown as BACP. She provides remote and telephone counselling which can fit into a busy routine. People are invited to explore their concerns at a speed that feels comfortable.

Practical work in sessions includes noticing patterns in thought and behaviour, trying out coping strategies, and building confidence to face changes. The aim is to leave people with clearer ways to manage stress, relationships and feelings of isolation.

How Sherrie’s approaches work in online counselling

Sherrie uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people feel listened to and respected. This approach focuses on the person’s experience and on building trust so they can speak honestly about difficult feelings.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. CBT offers practical techniques to reduce worry and build coping skills for stress, anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sherrie will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods together in a collaborative way. It is common to combine ideas from different approaches to suit each person.

Her practice includes remote and telephone counselling that can be easier to fit around work, family and travel. Telephone sessions can be useful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a shorter check-in. Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what will fit into your routine.