Sharon Gardner

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MA, MBACP, Ad. Dip. CP, Dip Hyp CS, MNCS (Accred)

About me

I am an experienced, ethical Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, working from a clinic in Knaphill (near Woking) 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 and Traumaticus, a specialist trauma counselling provider.

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 currently studying a Level 5 Coaching Professional diploma.

I am experienced in the areas of:-

Stress and anxiety reduction
Phobias and panic attacks
Self-confidence and self-esteem issues
Relationship difficulties
Coaching
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

Coaching:-

·         Currently Studying Coaching Professional diploma Level 5

Human Resources:-

·         MA in Human Resource Management (MA)

·         Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD)


Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Adults
Children
Adolescents
Young people

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Renaissance Counselling & Hypnotherapy, Lansbury Estate, 102 Lower Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2EP

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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The therapy room I use is on the 1st floor and does not have a lift but alternative arrangements can be explored for wheelchair users

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

Highly experienced Clinical Supervisor for Counsellors working with adults and CYP. Level 6 Supervision co-Tutor

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Sharon Gardner
Sharon Gardner