Sheila Marston

Profile

I trained as a person centred therapist but as my practice has developed my approach has become more integrated, combining cognitive behavioual (CBT) and solution focused models into my way of working.
I have considerable experience of working with clients who have experienced a traumatic event - whether that be large or small - and find that Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) is particularly helpful in these situations.
My aim in counselling is always to create a safe place for the client; where they are not judged;are able to explore how past experiences and relationships maybe impacting on their current feelings, thoughts and behaviours; and to identfy and explore choices for any changes they wish to make. 
I find that my experience as a business/personal development coach can assist my counselling practice when working with clients who have work-related issues.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy University of Warwick
Accredited Practioner EMDR Europe
Diploma in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)
Trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavourial Therapy - Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
Certificate of Professional Development in coaching - University of Strathclyde

Member of the BACP, BABCP, ISTSS, UKPTS

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Career Counselling
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Complicated Grief
Traumatic Birth
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychological first aid

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative
  - EMDR

Fees

£40.00 per hour session

Further Information

Trauma
I also offer early intervention/trauma education and emotional suuport to individuals and groups following a traumatic incident at work, and assist managers to cope with such an incident.

My practice is based in Kenilworth at The Cottage Therapy Centre, and I offer daytime and early evening appointments.

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