Sharon Nicholson Counselling in Weymouth

Gain relief from how you are feeling

How may I help you?

"A challenging but ultimately incredible, life-changing experience... The best help for helping yourself!" ~ Client feedback

Extraordinary circumstances

With restrictions imposed upon us due to COVID-19, our lives have become challenging in ways that we could not have expected or imagined.
It is understandable if you feel a strong emotional response at times, and heightened levels of anxiety are to be expected.
Equally, it is completely understandable if you find yourself feeling disconnected and numb. This is also to be expected.
We do not get to choose our response to trauma, this is an unconscious process for all of us.
You are very welcome to contact me if you are finding these surreal times difficult to manage in any way.

For all enquiries, I offer an optional free-of-charge brief telephone consultation to help us decide together if counselling with me maybe helpful for you.

Work with me

With over 14 years experience as a qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor in a variety of therapeutic settings, I am often contacted when someone is feeling either overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, numb, disconnected, stuck, or grieving a loss.

You may have experienced a recent difficult life event, such as a bereavement, illness, redundancy, separation or divorce, or you could be having relationship difficulties within the workplace or at home.

It could be that you recognise experiences from your past impacting upon your life now, or how you feel may make no sense to you at all.

From feelings of anger and guilt to a sense of helplessness and hopelessness, talking to someone who is trained to be able to truly hear and see you can be an empowering process.

Feeling stuck

If we feel stuck we understandably try to work out how to move out of this stuckness, but most often, this results in further frustration, often directed towards ourselves.

How often do you find yourself scrolling through social media, feeling lethargic with a sense of not really making the most of your life?

Feeling stuck is usually a symptom of something else that is going on for us, and with the right support, we can explore and learn what our experience means for us.

It is gaining this awareness that gives you choices, and the chance to regain energy and momentum.

Gain some relief

Counselling with me gives you the opportunity to gain both clarity and relief from what you are experiencing.

We can help you to better understand what your experiences mean to you, and consequently give you the opportunity to develop new ways of coping and improve the relationship that you have with yourself, and often others too.

Professionally trained

Professionally trained in London and the South West, I have been working as a fully qualified counsellor since 2006.

With a post qualifying specialism in Counselling for Depression, I also regularly help people with a diverse range of experiences including;

Depression
Anxiety
Bereavement
Loss
Relationships
Feeling stuck
Mid-life
Menopause
Long-term health issues
Feelings of anger, guilt or shame
Trauma
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Domestic Abuse
Low self-esteem
Work related stress
Coping with change

Safe Space

Counselling offers you a safe space to explore your experiences without being judged.

You do not have to wait until you feel that you can no longer cope as counselling can help to prevent you reaching that point. If you have already reached that point, please reach out for support now.

Empower yourself

Together, we can give you the opportunity to find some clarity and take ownership of your life.

* Please note that all counselling sessions are currently online via video or telephone

Professional Support

Sharon Nicholson, Registered Member MBACP (Accred)

Therapeutic Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor

Allow me to introduce myself...

My name is Sharon Nicholson and I am a *BACP Registered and Accredited Counsellor in Weymouth, Dorset

(*British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)

I work with adults on a 1:1 basis, on-line face-to-face (video) or by telephone.

I recognise that the search for a counsellor can sometimes be a confusing process, and it can take courage to make that initial contact.

Finding someone who you feel comfortable with is really important, so I suggest that you choose a counsellor who you feel drawn to, with the relevant qualifications and experience.

I offer you a warm and friendly space where we can press the pause button on life and reflect upon what is happening for you, and consequently what you may need.

My extensive additional training also allows me to draw on aspects of different models of therapy to work in the most effective way with you.

I aim to make the process of counselling as rewarding as possible for you.

To read more about myself, and my work, please take a look at my 'About' page.

You are very welcome to contact me with any questions you may have and I look forward to working with you.

"Sharon is simply an excellent counsellor. She possess all the key skills and knows how to apply them sensitively, appropriately, and most of all, effectively" ~ Client feedback