Cydney Shaffer
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About me
Looking to start or return to therapy? Maybe you're ready to dive in, or maybe you're feeling a little apprehensive (both valid!) One thing that can make this process even more overwhelming can be finding the right therapist. There’s a ton of different approaches & personalties out there, and how will you know if you’re picking the right one. I get it - I’ve been there. What I can offer here is an idea into what it would be like to work with me.
Aside from the non-negotiable’s - confidential, non-judgemental and welcoming - I’ll work to create a space where you can show up as your full, uncensored self. From bringing humour into the room to the odd (or frequent!) profanity, all of your thoughts, feelings and everything in-between are invited. Together, we can explore the ones that may be causing distress and leading to patterns that you want to change. We will consider both the present moment and connections to your past, fostering a deeper understanding of your experiences. Change can get messy & uncomfortable, but I will always approach our work with empathy, understanding, and dedication to your well-being - which might also mean, a little gentle 🤏 challenging.
The majority of my training was in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but of course, everyone is unique, so I often use an integrative approach. I’ll bring in elements from Gestalt, Humanistic, and Attachment-based approaches which can offer further pathways for therapeutic exploration. Regardless of therapeutic model, the work we do together will always be underpinned by collaboration and transparency.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, shame, low self-esteem/confidence issues, family issues, neurodivergent (Autistic/ADHD) burnout, bereavement, stress management/work related stress, exploring childhood experiences, sexuality, identity.
My practice welcomes people from all communities & backgrounds, and I am highly committed to being GSRD (gender, sex, and relationship diversity), TGNB (Transgender & Non-Binary), LGBTQI+ & neurodiverse affirming, including individuals in non-monogamous relationships and diverse relationship styles. Additionally, my practice also embodies kink-aware therapy.
My professional journey spans working with individuals from varying cultural backgrounds up to the age of 83. This has fostered a deep appreciation for the diverse needs and experiences of individuals, and how these experiences can be both sources of oppression and empowerment. My pledge to acknowledge this includes ongoing self-education and seeking diverse perspectives, without placing the responsibility on you to be the educator. I believe that providing an actively anti-oppressive practice fundamental to providing safe therapy.
Through my own experience of therapy, I understand that finding the right fit can be tricky. Therefore, I offer a free 20-minute phone call where we can discuss your aims and hopes for therapy and see if working together feels right. Please note - my responses have been known to go to junk! So please remember to check, if you haven’t heard back.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy - Warwickshire College University Centre (First)
- FdSc Counselling & Psychotherapy: CBT Warwickshire College University Centre
- NHS: Warwickshire East Primary Care Network (Placement)
- Level 3 Counselling Skills (Warwickshire College)
- Level 2 Counselling Skills (Warwickshire College)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
Up to £65.00
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