Cynthia Usher
Person-centred support for stress and relationships
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About Cynthia
Cynthia Usher is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, loss, depression and anger. Cynthia also supports clients facing relationship strain and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centred. She aims to build an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to each person's needs so conversations can move at a comfortable speed. Cynthia draws on a range of approaches, including client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. She also uses existential and psychodynamic ideas to look at meaning, past influences and how these affect current choices.
Practical problems such as communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, blended family issues and immigration worries are within her scope. She also addresses concerns around body image, hoarding, guilt and shame, and gender dysphoria in individual sessions. Cynthia speaks English and Shona.
She accepts international clients and works collaboratively to identify goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 400386
- Languages
- English, Shona
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Cynthia's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Cynthia works with
Everything Cynthia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cynthia lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Cynthia works online
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and responding to a person's experience without judgement. This approach supports people who need a steady, supportive space to work through feelings, build self-understanding and set personal goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and tailor the blend of approaches to the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process, with regular review to see what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not specify which session formats are used, confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for keeping therapy consistent alongside work, childcare and other commitments.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Cynthia help with?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses additional areas such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, body image and immigration issues.
How would you describe her style of therapy?
Her style is warm and person-centred, aiming to create an open, non-judgemental space. She blends listening with practical techniques to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and focuses on common mental health and relationship concerns. Her work combines several therapeutic approaches to suit different needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Shona to support clients who prefer either language.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Cynthia?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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