Sharon Gardner
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am an experienced, ethical Counsellor and Psychotherapist working from a clinic in Surrey. I provide clients with a personal, tailored approach to help them resolve the issues they are facing, working with them to find solutions.
I see clients who are adults, young people and children and have considerable experience in working with people within all of these areas.
In addition to seeing private clients, I am an approved therapist for an anxiety charity called Anxiety UK.
I also have experience of working as a manager for Place2Be, a charity who provide Counselling in schools in the UK.
In addition to being a therapist, I am a qualified Human Resources professional which means that I am qualified and equipped to help people who are experiencing work-related problems.
I am experienced in the areas of:-
Stress and anxiety reduction
Phobias and panic attacks
Self-confidence and self-esteem issues
Relationship difficulties, including couples counselling
Coaching
Weight loss and issues with body image
Depression
Relaxation and life balance
I offer all new clients a free, initial 20 minute telephone consultation prior to starting treatment.
Training, qualifications & experience
Sharon Gardner MBACP,Ad. Dip. CP, Dip Hyp CS, MNCS (Accred)
Counselling and Psychotherapy:-
· Member of the British Association of Counselling (MBACP)
· Advanced Professional Diploma in Pychotherapeutic Counselling (Ad Prof Dip PC)
· Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (Dip. Hyp. CS)
· Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS Accred)
· Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Children
Human Resources:-
· MA in Human Resource Management (MA)
· Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD)
Member organisations
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Adults
Children
Adolescents
Young people
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Fees for all sessions are £60.00 an hour