About me
Hello, I’m Shanice. I’m an integrative counsellor supporting children, teenagers and adults. I offer a calm place to pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s going on for you.
You don’t need to have the right words or know exactly where to start. We can take things at your pace, gently exploring whatever is on your mind. I’ll be alongside you, listening and helping you make sense of your thoughts and feelings.
Together, we can begin to explore what may be underneath what you’re experiencing, notice patterns that may be affecting how you feel and respond, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Over time, our work may help you find new ways of approaching things, build confidence in yourself and feel more able to navigate life’s challenges.
I’m a fully qualified and insured counsellor and a member of the BACP. I have experience working with children, young people and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life changes, low self-esteem, anger, grief, or feeling stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, avoidance, procrastination and frustration.
For parents, a common question I’m asked is, “What if my child doesn’t open up?” There’s no expectation that they have to come in and talk about everything straight away. Building trust comes first, and I allow each child or young person to find their own way into the work. Over the years, I’ve developed a real strength in building trusting relationships with children and young people, helping them feel comfortable to express themselves in ways that feel natural to them. This might be through talking, creativity, activities or simply having a dedicated space to be heard.
I offer a free 15-minute phone call upon receiving an enquiry so that we can understand if I am the right therapist for you or your child. During the introductory call, we can talk through what has brought you to counselling and get a sense of how we may work together. Your questions are welcome during this call. There’s no pressure or expectation to commit to counselling following the call.
My practice overlooks beautiful green surroundings, offering a peaceful view and a sense of calm. With free parking available on site, you can arrive easily and take a moment to settle before your session.
If you’re considering counselling but aren’t quite sure where to start, I welcome you to get in touch. We can take that first step together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I specialise in workign with children and young Adults and have been working with young people for over 6 years in schools, sixth form, and residential homes. I have a fully enhanced DBS.
Qualifications include:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy
- Postgraduate Level 7 Masters in Counselling Children and Young People
- BSc Psychology with Criminology - 2017
- Advanced CBT Diploma - Level 4
Member organisations
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
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
