Shelley Taylor

About me

Sometimes we find ourselves in difficult situations or facing problems which we struggle to manage on our own. It can however be difficult to ask for help, particularly from those around you, such as family and friends. It can be really helpful to have the opportunity to discuss issues with someone who is not involved in your day to day life.

There are many reasons that people seek counselling. It may be that you have recently suffered a difficult life event, lost a loved one, are suffering from health issues, have problems in your relationship(s), are suffering from anxiety/low self-esteem or are just struggling to live the life you wish. It may be that you are feeling a bit lost and just don't really know who you are or want to be. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. I work with individuals and couples.

In counselling I can offer you a safe and confidential environment where you can talk about issues with someone who is impartial and non-judgmental. I can offer you a space to talk and think about matters away from the pressures of every day life. I will not give you "homework" or offer advice. I will however help you to explore issues to try to find some understanding of what may be causing you difficulty and to find some clarity to achieve your own changes. Appointments take place in my therapy room in Rustington or online via Zoom.

I am able to work with you on an open ended basis or for a fixed number of sessions. Everyone's needs are different and we can discuss what will best work for you. Appointments are usually weekly at the same time each week. I am however aware that this is not always possible and can usually accommodate shift patterns.

I am a qualified and experienced counsellor. I am a registered member of BACP and accredited member of the National Counselling Society.

If you contact me by email, sometimes my response will go to your spam folders so could you please also provide a contact telephone number. I will endeavour to get back to you within 24 hours.

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Training, qualifications & experience

Registered Member of BACP.

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Psychodynamic) from a BACP accredited training facility.

Transactional Analysis TA101 certificate.

I continue to develop experience and expertise by way of further CPD training.

I have certificates including :

Working with couples

Safeguarding

Eco therapy

Trauma and sexual abuse

Developmental Trauma

On site interventions in emergency situations

Introduction to deep bodywork/body psychotherapy

Perinatal Mental illness

Mindfulness

Certificate in clinical supervision

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling.

One year training in Hypnotherapy (not currently practising).

20 years experience working in family law dealing with Divorce, separation, family, children and domestic violence issues.

Experieced in working with young people aged 12- 18 although not currently working with people under age 18.