Denise Sheelan
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
A warm welcome to my page. When you are struggling and feeling overwhelmed with life, reaching out to ask for help can be one of the hardest things to do. It doesn't matter what age you are. I work with children from age 7 years to adults. It's alright to ask for help when you feel like you can't cope with the strains of everyday life. We all struggle at some point in our lives and by reaching out this could be the first step to you getting the help that you need. Reach out and see if I am the Therapist for you.
I come from a integrative background and will use many different techniques and strategies that are best suited to you as an individual. Dependent on what your needs require I offer therapy long term and short term. Our relationship should be a joint and collaborative one where counsellor and client work together towards your targets and goals.
I work with many clients suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, dealing with past Trauma, living with neurological conditions, Couples Therapy, anger and Stress etc...
I work with adults, couples & families and have worked extensively with children professionally so have lots of relevant experience to draw upon. I will often use alternative tools to aid the work such as CBT or art with all my clients. Counselling does not have to be a scary process. I work with the person as a whole, not just the problem.
I offer sessions Monday to Thursday evenings. Wednesday and Saturday all day.
I originally trained as a counsellor after struggling personally as a parent after my own child had difficulties. I myself received counselling and came to understand how powerful and helpful it could be and how receiving it is nothing to be ashamed of if you are finding life hard.
Please, get in touch with a call, text or email to set up a free 30 minute initial session. This time will be for you to discuss what you want to get out of counselling. If you are then happy to continue, we can then agree a regular time for ongoing appointments.
Training, qualifications & experience
- AccDip.PsyC;MNCPS (Accred)
- Registered member of BACP
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
- I also work as a school counsellor working with 7 -18 year old's.
- I am on the Children and Young Person specialist register NCPS
- I have my own private practice based in Stevenage working with ADULTS, COUPLES and CHILDREN.
- I am Enhanced DBS checked to work with children and vulnerable adults .
- I have Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Accredited With The National Counselling Society
I have attended Training workshops & CPD courses on:-
- Supporting patients with low self-esteem and lack of confidence
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- Working with eating disorders
- First Aid
- Dealing with the traumatic effects of the pandemic
- Supporting students mental health (secondary)
- Place2be Mental health champion
- Peer on peer abuse
- Use of reasonable force in schools
- Child neglect Mental well-being in children and young adults
- Safeguarding
- Drawing and talking therapy
- Dealing with bereavement and loss.
- Understand ADHD
- Understanding ASD
- Self-Harm
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
Initial consultation (30 minutes) FREE
Regular sessions £50.00 for 1 hour
Couples Counselling £50.00 for 1 hour
You can see me weekly or fortnightly depending on your budget. To get the most out of your sessions I would recommend weekly.
When I work
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I offer sessions Monday to Thursday evenings, Wednesday and Saturday all day.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more.
