Sharon Beagles
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
In my practice, my aim is to provide a safe place where we can explore whatever you struggle with at your own pace. I also believe that a trusting relationship, built upon authenticity and free from preconceptions and judgment, is an essential ingredient in any work we do together.
Of particular interest to me are developmental issues, those events big and small that shape who we are and how we respond to situations in our adult lives. Perhaps you have developed ways of being that no longer serve you and hold you back in some way. Looking at your childhood can give insight and understanding which can be the first step to making the changes you want in your life.
I am able to use a variety of techniques in our sessions to focus on what works best for you. We might explore feelings through movement, or work with dreams, creative imagination or Gestalt methods. We might use techniques from Internal Family Systems, EMDR or CBT.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered and accredited member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and an accredited member of the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy). I received a post graduate diploma in counselling and psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE) in London. As part of my training, I completed a psychiatric observational placement with Bedfordshire Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, which gave me valuable insight into the NHS mental health services.
I currently see clients in Milton Keynes at Linford Forum, Linford Wood East, and have experience helping people with a range of issues including addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress and bereavement to name only a few. I have volunteered at various Milton Keynes and Northampton charities offering both short and long term sessions to their clients.
I facilitated a weekend workshop to explore the therapeutic use of tarot and how tarot ties in with Jungian concepts, such as archetypal images and creative imagination. The workshop focused on how tarot reflected Jung’s ideas when used to explore our inner worlds.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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.
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
Transpersonal
Spiritual
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
Individual - £60; Couples - £75
When I work
Tuesday to Thursday, daytime and early evening
Further information
I work with individuals and couples and am able to offer online sessions.