- Trauma informed
- Career and life changes
- Grief and loss
About Shirley-Anne
She helps people who are anxious, grieving, stressed or navigating life changes. Relationship breakdown and workplace pressures are also areas she commonly supports. Her background includes supporting those affected by chronic illness, including cancer, and work with issues around menopause, neurodiversity and domestic abuse.
In sessions Shirley-Anne focuses on what matters to each person. She works collaboratively and checks in often to see what is and is not helping. Goals can shift as understanding grows, and she adapts the pace to suit individual needs.
Her way of working aims to make space for feelings like shame, guilt and loneliness while also looking at practical coping skills. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside coaching skills to help with career questions, midlife shifts and finding purpose.
Shirley-Anne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are carried out in English. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Registration on record
- BACP
- United Kingdom · 378466
As listed on the therapist's profile. Membership can be checked with the professional body named.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic methods shape online work
Her stated approaches include person-centred and trauma-informed care. Person-centred work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client, helping people feel understood and guiding them toward their own solutions. Trauma-informed care pays attention to safety, pace and the impact of past experiences, and helps when memories or stress reactions get in the way of everyday life.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Shirley-Anne treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss which approaches feel most useful for a person’s goals and preferences. Together they will try different ways of working and check in regularly to adjust the focus.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include more flexibility around scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to avoid travel time. The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide which format will best fit someone’s needs and daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shirley-Anne supports stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with workplace issues, relationship breakdown and concerns such as chronic illness and menopause.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centred and trauma informed, focusing on the client's priorities. Sessions are collaborative and regularly reviewed so goals can change as understanding develops.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of full-time experience working in both NHS and charity settings supporting a range of mental health and life challenges.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.
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