Sharon Gardner

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MA, MBACP, Ad. Dip. CP, Dip Hyp CS, MNCS (Accred)
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

Woking GU21
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

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

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society

This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Adults
Children
Adolescents
Young people

Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Fees for all sessions are £60.00 an hour

Woking, Surrey, GU21

Renaissance Counselling & Hypnotherapy, Unit 17F Solent House, 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)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

I am an experienced Clinical Supervisor having provided extensive supervision to counsellors and also supervision of supervision

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Sharon Gardner
Sharon Gardner