Sandra Shehu

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MBACP Counsellor & Psychotherapist

About me

If you are feeling alone, lost, stuck, stressed, have low self-esteem, low confidence, or suffer from anxiety, depression, struggle with your emotions, or have relationship issues, childhood issues, or trauma, I aim to help you through these moments and bring you back to your true self. 

You have already taken the biggest step in acknowledging your struggle and seeking the help you need.

I offer open-ended sessions so we can work at your pace, or you can choose a set number of sessions (e.g., 10 or 20). 

I have experience working with many types of issues, as well as personal experiences.

As a fully certified Counsellor & Psychotherapist, I will provide a confidential space where you can express yourself in confidence, without fear of judgement. You will be accepted as the unique individual you are.

I am an integrative counsellor, using different aspects of the theories I have been trained in, such as Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalysis, and Cognitive Behavioural. 

Your sessions will be tailored to your needs as an individual, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

As part of my service, I also offer grounding or a relaxation exercise at the end of each session.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a member of BACP and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework and Online guidance on good practice. As part of this, I engage in continuing professional development.

CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)

  • Level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 3 - Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills

BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) - Certificate of Proficiency.

Counselling Tutor - Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling

NCFE CACHE

  • Level 2 - Understanding Domestic Abuse
  • Level 2 - Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health
  • Level 2 - Understanding Mental Health

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Here are just some issues that I can provide counselling for: 

  • Feeling sad, stressed, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, low self-worth or have intense emotions you are struggling to cope with.
  • Relationship issues, affairs, betrayal, separation, divorce.
  • Family issues, parenting issues.
  • Trouble trusting others.
  • Abandonment issues.
  • Work related stress, job loss, redundancy.
  • General anxiety disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety.
  • Struggling with ADHD or autism.
  • Anger, attachment disorders, behavioural problems.
  • Depression, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
  • Miscarriage, fertility issues, pregnancy & birth, postnatal depression, infant loss.
  • LGBTQ+ counselling, identity issues. 
  • Illness issues, disabilities, carers counselling.
  • Loneliness, grief & bereavement.
  • Childhood bullying, childhood issues.
  • Ageing.

Fees

£50.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

The cost of living is affecting us all so that I will base the session fee on your income. Concessions are available; however, I have limited spaces.

I offer a FREE 30-minute initial consultation to establish whether I am best suited to your needs and whether you feel comfortable with me.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

There were periods in my life when I suffered from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and low confidence and felt so alone until I sought help through counselling. By finding a good counsellor who I felt I could connect with, we worked through my personal experiences, such as childhood issues, abuse, and bereavement. The healing process was hard but worth it. I found my true self. 

Please take the time to explore a few therapists until you find one that you feel you can connect with. I hope you have a positive experience as you find your true self and heal.

As part of my service, I offer grounding or relaxation exercises at the end of each session.

Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

I offer face-to-face or video/webcam counselling in the comfort of your own home, making it accessible to all. If you choose in-person sessions, I have steps leading to the property and 1 flight of stairs to the counselling room.

Online platforms

Zoom
Google Meet
Doxy

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