Sharn Stewart
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients and may not respond to general enquiries at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients and may not respond to general enquiries at this time.
About me
Hello, my name is Sharn and I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor with a background in Psychological Therapies. I believe we are all different, with our own unique experiences - it is for this reason that I tailor my therapeutic approach to support your individual needs; offering a genuine person centred approach with empathy and compassion.
I am a neurodiversity affirmative therapist. I approach therapeutic work with the understanding that Autism, ADHD/ADD, Complex Trauma, and other conditions are not flaws or disorders that need to be fixed or cured, but rather a neurological difference which means people think, process, and/or sometimes act 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 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice. I have worked for both adult and children's NHS mental health services and within the social care and education sector for the past 10 years. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and work within their ethical framework.
- Diploma in Counselling Practice
- Masters Degree (Msc) in Psychology
- Bachelors Degree (Bsc) with Honours in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
- 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
In recent years I have supported a number of children 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 extensive 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. This has included anxiety, depression, grief and loss, personality and eating disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm, addiction, and those who find change and transitions difficult. I have also supported autistic and ADHD/ADD students and staff in managing their wellbeing alongside the challenges educational systems can pose.
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
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer a free 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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Further information
Please note I am unable to offer therapy to counsellors in training at Bridgwater and Taunton College, or those who intend to engage with counselling training at Bridgwater and Taunton College as I am an associate lecturer for the course. I welcome contact from counsellors in training from other educational organisations.
