Initial session
No obligationFree
20 minutes
A chance to discuss what you feel you need from therapy and to see if we could work together.
Person-centred counselling in Lymm, Cheshire
A calm, safe space to talk things through
I'm Cherry Baguneid, a person-centred counsellor. I help people with anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, relationships, family and work worries, and life's everyday difficulties. We can meet face to face, walk and talk, or speak by telephone or online.
- MBACP (Accred)
- MA Clinical Counselling
- Free initial session
About me
Hello, I'm Cherry
I believe we can all find some experiences in life difficult, and that taking the first steps towards counselling or therapy can be tough. I will help make the process less daunting and work with you through whatever you may be experiencing.
I'm a psychotherapist and counsellor who works in a person-centred way, offering and holding a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore what is going on in your world. I offer individual or group counselling, and I can see you weekly or fortnightly.
I have specialised in working with people living with long-term and life-limiting illness, those caring for their loved ones, and those struggling to come to terms with bereavement. I have also facilitated bereavement groups for several years.
What I can help with
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss & bereavement
- Relationship issues
- Family issues
- Work issues
- Domestic violence & sexual abuse
- Long-term & life-limiting illness
- Supporting carers
- General life difficulties
Individual or group counselling, weekly or fortnightly.
How I work
Ways we can work together
Choose whatever feels most comfortable for you. We can talk about the options in your free initial session.
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Face to face
In private, confidential rooms, where you can talk freely.
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Walk and talk therapy
Talk things through side by side, outdoors, on a walk.
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Telephone
Counselling by phone, from wherever you feel at ease.
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Online via Zoom
Video sessions from the comfort and privacy of home.
What to expect
Getting started is simple
Three gentle steps, at your own pace.
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1
Get in touch
Send me a message using the form below, email me, or give me a call. Your enquiry is confidential.
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Free 20-minute initial session
We discuss what you feel you need from therapy and see if we could work together. There's no charge and no obligation.
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Regular sessions
50-minute sessions, weekly or fortnightly. Counselling is open-ended, and we review how things are going together along the way.
Training & standards
Qualifications & membership
My background brings together counselling and nursing qualifications.
I have monthly supervision with a qualified supervisor and am fully insured.
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MBACP (Accred)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling
University of Chester
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Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy Practitioner (DIT)
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Certificate in Counselling
Warrington
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Diploma in Nursing Studies
University of Salford
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Registered General Nurse
University of Manchester
Clear, simple pricing
Fees & availability
No hidden costs. Your first session is always free.
Counselling session
£60 per session
Each session lasts 50 minutes
- Weekly or fortnightly
- Face to face, walk and talk, phone or Zoom
- Open-ended, with regular reviews
Concessions
Reduced rate
Negotiable
A concessionary rate can be negotiated if you are unwaged (students or unemployed). Just mention it when you get in touch.
When I'm available
I work in the NHS from Monday to Wednesday, so my private sessions are on Thursday and Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
Ask about a time that suits you- Monday
- NHSWorking in the NHS
- Tuesday
- NHSWorking in the NHS
- Wednesday
- NHSWorking in the NHS
- Thursday
- 9am – 5pm
- Friday
- 9am – 5pm
- Saturday
- Not available
- Sunday
- Not available
FAQ
Questions you might have
If your question isn't answered here, please get in touch. I'm happy to help.
What happens in the free initial session?
It's a relaxed, 20-minute conversation with no charge. It gives us the opportunity to discuss what you feel you need from your therapy and for us to see if we could work together. There's no obligation to continue afterwards.
How long are sessions and how often?
Each session lasts 50 minutes, and I see clients either weekly or fortnightly. Counselling is open-ended, and we review how things are going together from time to time.
How much does counselling cost?
The initial 20-minute session is free. After that, I charge £60 for each 50-minute session. A concessionary rate can be negotiated if you are unwaged (students or unemployed).
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. What you share in our sessions is kept confidential. There are a few limits: if I believe there is a risk of harm to you or to someone else, or where I have a legal obligation to share information.
I have monthly supervision with a qualified supervisor, where I discuss my work without using your name. If I ever needed to break confidentiality, I would always try to speak to you first, unless safeguarding prevents it.
Can I have counselling online or by phone?
Yes. As well as face-to-face sessions in private, confidential rooms, I offer telephone counselling and online sessions via Zoom. Walk and talk therapy is also available.
What happens to my personal information?
Your records are kept securely. They are held for three years after our counselling ends and are then securely destroyed. If you make an enquiry but decide not to go ahead, your details are deleted within one month.
You can read the full details in my privacy notice and GDPR policy (PDF).
Do you work with groups?
Yes. I offer individual or group counselling, and I have facilitated bereavement groups for several years.
Documents
Clear information about how I work and how your data is handled.
Privacy notice & GDPR policy (PDF)
How your personal, sensitive and confidential data, including session records,
texts and emails, is kept private and held securely.
Download
Counselling contract (PDF)
My terms and conditions, setting out the boundaries and limitations of the counselling
relationship.
Download
Contact
Get in touch
Taking the first step can feel daunting. Send me a message and I'll get back to you to arrange your free initial session. Your enquiry is confidential.
- Email admin@lymmcounselling.org.uk
- Phone 07974 734219
- Availability Thu & Fri: 9am – 5pm
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