Chris Sharp - MBACP, PG Dip. Counselling, BSc. Psychology
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Hi, I’m Chris Sharp – a fully-qualified and BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist.
Life is weird, confusing and difficult sometimes.
It's no surprise that people experience anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions and other difficulties. Not to mention tough periods of life, such as bereavement, affairs, divorce, post-natal depression, and other family issues.
Counselling offers a space – peaceful, understanding, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental – to explore some of these difficulties on your own terms.
In counselling, you are in control. You are the expert on your life.
I can help by offering an objective perspective, identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour, asking questions that help deeper exploration, and help create new meaning in your life.
My counselling style is based on person-centred therapy and is very adaptable. Your needs, your difficulties, and your way of communicating are unique and you deserve a unique approach based around you.
Training, qualifications & experience
BACP Registered Counsellor
Foundation of practice based on person-centred therapy.
Professional counselling qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy — Strathclyde University (BACP accredited)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills — Edinburgh University (COSCA accredited)
- BSc in Psychology (2:1) — Brunel University (London) (BPS accredited)
Professional experience
- Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy private practice
- Student Counselling at Heriot-Watt University
- Personal Teaching Assistant to adolescents with Autism/Asperger’s and ADHD diagnoses
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Autism
- Bereavement
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Eating disorders
- Health anxiety
- HIV/AIDS
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Sex problems
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Therapies offered
Fees
Standard fees for individual counselling in central Edinburgh (EH7):
Introduction session (30mins): £10
Individual counselling session (60mins): £40
I also offer a discount for students and those with low or no income.
Fees can be paid in cash or online via my website.
Further information
Get in touch or use my website to book your introductory session. In this session we will briefly discuss the issue(s) that brought you to counselling and see whether we can work well together.
If we both agree that we can work well together, we can then book regular counselling sessions based around your schedule.
Maps & Directions
Edinburgh, EH8
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
Flexible hours based around your schedule (no sessions on Monday morning or Saturday)
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
