Sharon Firth

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About me

I'm an experienced integrative counsellor offering a calm, safe and confidential space for you to explore your mental and emotional wellbeing. I aim to create a holistic, supportive and collaborative relationship, where you can feel heard and understood without judgement.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult to see a way forward. Many people find themselves stuck in repeating patterns that no longer serve them. I can help you explore these difficulties, identify unhelpful cycles and develop healthier ways of coping.

As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring to each client’s needs. This flexible method allows me to support individuals in overcoming challenges and moving towards their personal goals, while unlocking their full potential.

I work with couples who want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, rebuild trust or navigate challenging periods such as conflict, distance, life transitions or possible separation. My approach is relational, respectful and balanced. I provide a safe space where both partners feel heard and understood, helping explore patterns within your relationship and develop healthier ways of connecting. Whether you are looking to repair and deepen your bond or gain clarity about your future together, I will work alongside you with care, honesty and compassion.

This is what some of my clients have said about their experience of working together.

"Sharon is extremely kind and knowledgeable.  She listens so attentively and makes me feel comfortable and that my feelings are valued.  I appreciate my time with her and feel so much release after our sessions". 
 
"Sharon is an amazing listener, compassionate, and really helpful. I feel I've been able to grow with Sharon's help and she's been able to give me really valuable perspective on my primary issues and priorities".
 
"A very warm and easily relatable therapist. Insightful, experienced and strangely, despite circumstances. manages to make sessions feel fun and engaging".
 

Training, qualifications & experience

BSc Hons Therapeutic Counselling

FdSc Integrative Counselling

Advanced Practitioner in Couple Counselling

Registered Member MBACP (Accred)

I am a qualified Clarkson trained Integrative Counsellor. As an accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I adhere to their Ethical Framework. My work is regularly supervised and I keep up to date with therapeutic developments by attending relevant courses and events.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£70.00 - £95.00

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Sessions & Fees
£70 per 50-minute individual counselling session
£95 per 50-minute couple counselling session

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

I practice both in Godalming and Guildford which are within easy driving of Haslemere,  Chiddingfold, Godalming, Cranleigh and surrounding areas.  

The Practice, First Floor, 210 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JB

The Barn, Wiggins Yard, Bridge Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HW

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

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