Sharon Griffin
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About me
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I hope I can be of help.
I have been delivering therapy for 16 years; working in a variety of settings with all age groups; including 3 years within the NHS IAPT services.
I believe that we all face difficulty's and some sort of loss during our lives, it may be loss of a relationship, a loved one, a job, a lifestyle, health, or even a loss of our sense of self.
It was my own past difficulty's that bought be into the world of counselling, and it has become very much my passion to accompany others through their journey, to help reach recovery, wellbeing and personal growth.
My ongoing studies have given me the education and many theatrical approaches to work with; but its my own life experiences that truly underpins and enhances my practice with advanced empathy.
My approach has been developed over the years, and is as unique to each individual I see, I adapt the work I do to meet the individual needs of each client, with an eclectic approach; this meaning that no one is put in a box to fit one particular theory or approach, instead it's quiet the opposite, theory's, approaches and anything introduced is hand picked to fit clients needs.
I offer short term solution focused therapy, and longer term open ended therapy, dependent on need.
I believe we are a whole being and what impacts our mental health also effects us physically, and visa versa; given this I work with mind, body and spirit.
As part of the therapy I provide, I offer psychoeducation; this learning about and understanding mental health and well being, how our brain and body works and responds naturally to information, our experiences, environment and events.
I have specialised area training in trauma, childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse and suicide prevention.
I also work with depression, anxiety, bereavement, post-natal depression, menopause, stress, work related issues, family and relationship issues, co-dependency, loss of identity, and any issue that may be causing concern or distress.
I welcome all cultures and communities, and offer a free initial introduction call.
I also offer a free follow up package if required.
Training, qualifications & experience
Higher level 4 professional diploma in counselling.
Person centred counselling; Cognitive behavioural therapy, transactional analysis, Human givens, mindfulness practice, breathwork, guided imagery, spiritual awareness.
BACP accreditation.
Counselling supervision; accredited.
Up to date enhanced DBS
Trauma focused therapy.
Human givens rewind technique; an effective treatment for trauma and phobias.
I attend regular ongoing professional development courses, training and supervision to support my practice.
I have experience in volunteer, public and private sector; listed below.
Carers federation counselling, based in G.P surgery, and secondary schools.
ISAS counselling (incest and sexual abuse survivors)
CASY counselling , based in primary schools.
Insight healthcare IAPT services (NHS)
I also have worked within a secure unit, this giving me vast experience with severe mental illness, self harm and suicide ideation.
Community work with elderly.
I Work with the Nottingham area community group "sharing the love" who provide food, clothing and footwear and emotional support to the homeless, and family's in need.
I currently offer online therapy across UK and republic of Ireland, with some face to face space's available in postcode area NG10.
Online therapy allows you the comfort of your own home, and allows me to offer more flexible hours.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 per counselling session (50 mins) Monday to Friday.
£60 per counselling session (50 mins) Saturday & Sunday.
£75 clinical supervision (90 mins) Monday to Friday.
£85 clinical supervision (90 mins) Saturday & Sunday.
Discounted rates for students in placement.
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Due to working online I may be able to offer sessions outside of availability shown, please feel free to contact and I will do my best to accommodate .
