Shaheen Walker
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About me
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect with your partner or someone close to you? Has sex, intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour become an issue and you don't quite know how to approach it? Perhaps life changes, trauma, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, low self-confidence, the trust has gone, or you're simply feeling sad, stressed, lonely, angry, misunderstood, numb, or just not sure what you feel anymore . . .
It is important that everyone feels comfortable so I am happy to offer a free 15-minute Zoom/video or phone consultation with no obligation ... just a chance to see how it feels to talk.
People seek counselling or self-help for many reasons but often the attention is solely on the person, not the impact of behaviour on those around them. I provide a safe, confidential, therapeutic space working collaboratively with individuals, couples and ENM/CNM relationships to help make sense of what might be going on emotionally and physically resulting in the overall effect.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Relate/CPCAB qualified practitioner, Accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and a fully Registered member of the BACP, as well as being endorsed by COSRT (both RT and PRT registers) which is the UK’s only professional body dedicated to Relationship and Psychosexual Therapies. I also work at Relate as a Specialist, partner with Tavistock focusing on Mentalization Behavioural Therapy (MBT) helping together and single parents in conflict achieve better communication, am certified with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE), the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) and have completed the ICEEFT LGBTQ+ Externship. I am experienced in supporting a diverse range of people wanting to improve their world and relationships, so my practice is therefore integrative and bespoke for different ethnicities, backgrounds and identities including gender, sexual and relationship diversity (GSRD).
Additionally, it may interest you to know that I have trained with IFS UK and am Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as Brainspotting certified. Traditional talking therapy is not the only way to process trauma or distress and for some it can only go so far, feel too uncomfortable, repetitive or even re-traumatise. Building safety and stabilisation techniques, as well as recognising how you give Consent and developing freedom of choice to ask for what you want, is key.
I also offer One Session Therapy. This is for any of you who are unsure about counselling, on a waiting list, unable to commit, or just want one appointment to tackle an issue that is weighing you down. Sometimes opening up to others is not easy or even possible, but a single session with a professional, unbiased focus can be like an emotional detox to help us unload and feel lighter. Some also use this as an opportunity for a 'self-care check-in' … you can rest assured knowing you are able to come and go and check in or out with me whenever needed … no block bookings and no pressure!
My previous experience of working in the NHS and being a Samaritans Leader made me conscious about giving more possibilities and autonomy to everybody seeking support. Using systemic, psychodynamic, relational and neuroscience skills as you can see this is not a one-size-fits-all viewpoint ... rather an organic approach, validation of perspectives and a uniqueness and non-judgmental attitude to help you and your situation.
Good self-esteem leads to healthy boundaries leading to positive relationships and all are key to the foundation of our general mental health and overall sense of wellbeing. If you're overwhelmed, feeling vulnerable or struggling in your personal, professional or romantic life, then please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Warmest wishes
Shaheen
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
COSRT is the UK’s leading membership organisation for therapists specialising in sexual and relationship issues.
All members must abide by their Code of Ethics and the performance of accredited members is regularly monitored.
Accredited register membership
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity)
IFS
Brainspotting
Compulsive sexual behaviour/addiction
Culture clash
Ethnicity
Single Session Therapy
Fees
£85.00 - £110.00
Free initial telephone or online session
