Cheryl Tan-Bell, PACFA

Cheryl Tan-Bell is a counsellor based in Australia with 15 years of professional experience, credentialed with PACFA, a professional counselling and psychotherapy association. She works from an attachment-based, trauma-informed and client-focused perspective to help people navigate relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss.

Cheryl creates an environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgement, encouraging honest conversation about what matters most. Her practice emphasises understanding patterns of attachment and the effects of past experiences, while also combining practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety and life transitions.

She supports clients through compassionate, collaborative work that aims to build insight, strengthen relationships and foster healthier ways of coping. Cheryl frames the therapeutic process as a partnership, offering guidance and empowerment as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Attachment-informed approaches and flexible online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people understand attachment needs and repair connection difficulties, which is useful for relationship struggles, abandonment and attachment issues.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist listens and reflects to help clients find their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, decision-making and the emotional processing needed during life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it helpful for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Cheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with a therapist.