You have found your way to my website for a reason. If you need to speak with someone away from your everyday life, without the risk of worrying them or being misunderstood, then counselling could be for you.
So much of our pain comes not only from what has happened to us, but also from how we were treated when we reached out for help.
I have had personal counselling myself and so I really do appreciate the courage it can take to even contemplate having sessions.
Feeling truly seen and heard, without judgement, was a powerful experience for me and I would love for you to experience that too.
Have a read through my website and if you feel drawn to working with me, I invite you to fill in the contact form.
Warm wishes
Sharon
About You
- Have you ever been described as over-sensitive? ~ Did you know that your sensitivity can be your greatest strength?
- Do you doubt yourself, have a general sense of insecurity and find it difficult to make decisions? ~ Feel anxious, overwhelmed and misunderstood?
- Do you feel things deeply and have a busy internal world? ~ Lots of thoughts and worries, including how you may be perceived by others?
- Are you very self-critical? ~ Frequently experience harsh thoughts about yourself and feel that you are not good enough or that you are failing in your relationships or life in some way?
- Would you describe yourself as a perfectionist, or a people-pleaser? ~ Do you often feel conflicted or bad if others aren't happy, maybe even resentful or drained trying to keep everyone happy?
- Do you find yourself constantly walking on eggshells around a particular relationship in your life? ~ Do you end up doing things that you don't even like, or feel anxious or stressed at the thought of saying no to them?
- Are you experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or loss? ~ You may recognise the experiences these feelings relate to, or they may make no sense to you at all?
- Do you feel disconnected somehow, or no longer recognise who you are? ~ Do you feel that you are functioning on automatic pilot and just going through the motions?
- Is your story asking asking to be heard? ~ Sharing your story in a safe and validating environment can help you to understand what your experiences have meant to you, and consequently alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
If some of these experiences resonate with you and you are curious to learn more about yourself and your relationships, then I could be the counsellor for you.
My Specialisms
- My work is compassion focused and trauma informed.
- I have a specialist qualification in counselling for depression and low mood (PCE-CfD), experiences often accompanied by anxiety and maintained by self-criticism.
- I also have specialist training in Counselling for Bereavement.
Your Feelings Are Valid
Professionally trained in London and the South West of England, I have over 15 years experience as a qualified therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor.
I am often contacted when someone is feeling sad, lost, anxious, irritable, flat, broken or not good enough.
~ Maybe some of these resonate with how you feel right now?
All of our feelings are valid, even if we don't understand them
I regularly support people to navigate a diverse range of difficult life experiences, including;
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Loss
- Relationships
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Feeling stuck
- Mid-life
- Menopause & Perimenopause
- Chronic Health Conditions
- Feelings of anger, guilt or shame
- Trauma
- Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Low self-esteem
- Work related stress
- Coping with change
Our experiences can change us but they do not define who we are
Take a breath
In amongst the busyness and chaos that life can often bring, counselling offers you a consistent, safe space to take a breath and explore your experiences and needs, without being judged.
It is precious time just for you.
You do not have to wait until you feel that you can no longer cope in order to access counselling.
If you have already reached that point, please seek help and support straight away.
