Sharn Stewart
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About me
Hello, and Welcome.
I believe we are all different, with our own unique experiences in life - it is for this reason that I tailor my therapeutic approach to support your individual needs, using an integrative and creative approach to counselling.
I am a fully qualified integrative and neurodiversity affirmative therapist. I approach therapeutic work with the understanding that Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other neuro-types are not flaws or disorders that need to be fixed or cured, but rather a neurological difference which means we think, process, and/or communicate differently to the neurotypical norm.
I work within a neurodiversity and trauma-informed framework, welcoming and celebrating diversity as well as individuality; enabling others to feel empowered with authenticity and inclusivity. I bring my professional and lived experience of neurodivergence into my work with clients and welcome every aspect of you.
I believe in the healing process of a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental relationship and provide a warm, trusting, and nurturing space for you to openly explore and express yourself in a way that feels comfortable and safe for you.
Together, and at your pace, we can start to make sense of your experiences, your world, and how you relate with yourself and others; enabling you to move forward in life feeling liberated and empowered with authenticity.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor with a background in Psychological Therapies. I am also an associate lecturer for the Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice.
I have worked for both adult and children's NHS mental health services and within the education sector for the past 10 years. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, trauma, complex childhood trauma, attachment loss, relationship issues, sexuality, identity, self-esteem, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and work within their ethical framework.
- Masters Degree (Msc) in Psychology
- Bachelors Degree (Bsc) with Honours in Clinical Psychology
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling Practice
- Autism Awareness Training
- Introduction to Neurodivergent Affirmative Practice
- Brief Interventions and Neurodivergence Workshop
- Exploring Neurodivergence with Neuro Cards
- Working Creatively
- DICES Risk Assessment & Risk Management (Suicide and Self-Harm)
- Attachment and PACE
I have extensive experience in working with young people and adults who self-identify as Autistic and/or ADHD or who have received or are waiting for a diagnosis. I have also worked with people who are questioning and exploring their neurotype and what this may mean to them.
I am trauma-informed and have a significant level of experience in working with clients who have experienced difficult or traumatic experiences - whether this be in their childhood or adult life.
I have supported college and university staff and students from diverse backgrounds with a variety of issues, and worked with autistic and ADHD students and staff in managing their wellbeing alongside the challenges educational systems can pose.
I also have a sound understanding of the counselling training programmes as an associate lecturer and enjoy working with and supporting counsellors in training.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a free 20-30 minute initial telephone or online consultation for us to get to know each other a little, for me to better understand what's bringing you to therapy and for us to explore together how I may be able to help.
I would recommend weekly 50 minute sessions, however this can be flexible to meet your needs.
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