About Shelley
What to expect...
My core training and approach as a counsellor is Person Centred. The counselling relationship is one of equal balance. You will experience a safe space which is open, empathic and accepting, where you lead the journey.
I believe that no-one understands your world and experience better than you do. With respectful curiosity, I will listen and share with you my understanding whilst working towards understanding your world the best I can, from your perspective.
You're in control of where the journey takes us and what you would like to explore as it unfolds. I will not direct you but I will help you focus on any areas you chose to bring.
Through the development of trust in our relationship and with a growing insight of your experience, I endeavour to be fully present, to walk alongside you as we explore together, your world, as you see and experience it, inviting new discoveries and insights, at your pace.
A bit about me...
I would describe myself as kind, respectful and empathic, deep, reflective and intuitive, all of which are qualities that assist me in my role and in my effectivity as a Counsellor.
As a person I am led by my moral compass which sits closely in line with my professional, moral and ethical compass. This closeness I feel, brings a natural transparency, authenticity and realness to my way of being as a Counsellor.
Areas of experience...
I currently work with both adults and young people (16+) in my private practise. I also offer Counselling Supervision.
I have previous experience of working in a Residential Addiction Rehab Centre and a Trauma agency with adult clients. In addition, I also have experience of working in a local counselling service with young people aged 15 to 25 and three years experience of working with students in a Secondary School.
Areas I have worked with and have experience of include:
Addiction, Trauma, Dissociation, Depersonalisation, Derealisation, Crisis, Spirituality, Existential questioning, Relational issues, Co-dependency, Anxiety, Depression, Panic attacks, Social issues, Low Self-esteem, Confidence, Self-doubt, Suicidal thoughts, Suicidal ideation, Self-harm, Loss, Shame, Guilt, Domestic Violence, Parental separation, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Childhood abuse.
Before training to become a Counsellor I had worked in Administration and Customer Service roles. Feeling a desire to work more closely with people in relation to wellbeing, I became a Care Assistant in a Nursing Home, alongside which I also began my Counselling Training.
Counselling Qualifications...
* CPCAB - Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Supervision
* BACP - Accreditation Award
* BACP - Certificate of Proficiency
* CPCAB - Level 5 Somatic Informed Trauma Therapy
* CPCAB - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
* CPCAB - Level 3 Counselling Studies
* CPCAB - Level 2 Understanding Substance Misuse
* CPCAB - Level 2 Counselling Skills
* CPCAB - Introduction to Counselling Skills
* Counselling Plus - Intro. to Counselling Young People
* BACP/OU - Counselling Online-Coronavirus Primer
* Psychosynthesis - Essentials Introduction
I regularly attend CPD events as part of my on-going learning and development covering subjects connected with areas of interest and that are relevant to my client work.
Professional membership & Ethical standards...
* Accredited Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
* Registered Data Controller with ICO
* I undertake regular supervision
* Professional Indemnity Insurance
* Enhanced Live DBS
