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 trauma, life changes, neurodivergence (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 or phone consultation with no obligation ... just a chance to see how it feels to talk.
People seek therapy or self-help for many reasons but often attention is solely on the person, not the impact of behaviour on those around them. I provide a safe, confidential space working collaboratively with individuals, couples, enm, cross-cultural and neurodiverse 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, a fully Registered member of the BACP and endorsed by COSRT - the UK’s only professional body dedicated to Relationship and Psychosexual Therapies. I also work at Relate as a Specialist, partner with Tavistock for Mentalisation-based Therapy (MBT) helping together and single parents in conflict achieve better communication, am certified with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE), have trained with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) and completed the ICEEFT LGBTQ+ Externship. I am experienced in supporting a range of people wanting to improve their lives and relationships, so you can rest assured that my practice is varied, bespoke and welcoming for all backgrounds, ethnicities and identities including gender, sexual and relationship diversity (GSRD).
It may also interest you to know that I have trained with Internal Family Systems UK and am IFS as well as Brainspotting certified. Standard talking therapy is certainly one helpful therapeutic solution but not the only option you have with me to process distress because for some it can only go so far, feel too repetitive or even re-traumatise - particularly in cases of abuse. 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 ad hoc appointments and One Session Therapy. If you are looking to strengthen your relationship and can identify one specific skill you want to build, or would like to address an issue that is weighing you down but don't think it requires a number of sessions to resolve, then this may be for you. Change starts from seeing a situation in a different light - but it's not always easy opening up to the people around us, so even a one-off appointment with a professional, unbiased focus can be like an emotional detox to help us unburden and feel lighter. Some also use this as a 'self-care check-in' … you can stay secure knowing that 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, psychosexual and neuroscience skills, as you can see, this is not a one-size-fits-all viewpoint ... rather an organic approach and validation of perspectives with a fresh, unique 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, social or romantic life, then please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Warmest wishes
Shaheen
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.

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.

Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
Accredited register membership

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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
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Brainspotting
Compulsive sexual behaviour/addiction
Culture clash
Ethnicity
Single Session/Ad hoc Therapy
Fees
£85.00 - £110.00
Free initial telephone or online session